St Joseph's Nudgee College vs St Patrick's College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 4.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Nudgee College
Boondall · Catholic combined · 5-12
1,730 students · ICSEA 1115
St Patrick's College
Shorncliffe · Catholic combined · 5-12
1,410 students · ICSEA 1092
| Measure | St Joseph's Nudgee College Boondall QLD | St Patrick's College Shorncliffe QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #34 of 275 | #70 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #260 of 1,259 | #380 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | 5-12 | 5-12 |
| Students | 1,730 | 1,410 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,730 | 0 / 1,410 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 215 | 205 |
| Year 12 cohort | 237 | 190 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1115 | 1092 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 143.8 | 114.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 104.3 | 63.0 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Boondall 4034 | Shorncliffe 4017 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.nudgee.com | www.stpatricks.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Nudgee College scores higher on the Success Index (70.2 vs 64.5).
- •St Joseph's Nudgee College has the higher ICSEA (1115 vs 1092), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Nudgee College is the larger school with 1,730 students compared with 1,410.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Joseph's Nudgee College better than St Patrick's College?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Nudgee College ranks higher (70.2 vs 64.5 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are St Joseph's Nudgee College and St Patrick's College?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Boondall and Shorncliffe in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Joseph's Nudgee College has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's College has 12.3.
How do St Joseph's Nudgee College and St Patrick's College rank in QLD?
St Joseph's Nudgee College is 34th of 275 and St Patrick's College is 70th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.