St Joseph's Nudgee College vs Zillmere State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.5 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
Zillmere State School
Zillmere · Government primary · Prep-6
105 students · ICSEA 890
| Measure | St Joseph's Nudgee College Boondall QLD | Zillmere State School Zillmere QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #34 of 275 | #727 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #260 of 1,259 | #4690 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | 5-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,730 | 105 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,730 | 46 / 59 |
| Foundation intake | – | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | 215 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 237 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1115 | 890 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 143.8 | 7.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 104.3 | 8.1 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 24% |
| Suburb | Boondall 4034 | Zillmere 4034 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.nudgee.com | zillmeress.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Nudgee College scores higher on the Success Index (70.2 vs 21.9).
- •St Joseph's Nudgee College has the higher ICSEA (1115 vs 890), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Nudgee College has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.2).
- •St Joseph's Nudgee College is the larger school with 1,730 students compared with 105.
- •St Joseph's Nudgee College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -32%).
- •St Joseph's Nudgee College is a catholic school while Zillmere State School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Zillmere State School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Nudgee College ranks higher (70.2 vs 21.9 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 Zillmere State School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Boondall and Zillmere 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 Zillmere State School has 14.2.
How do St Joseph's Nudgee College and Zillmere State School rank in QLD?
St Joseph's Nudgee College is 34th of 275 and Zillmere State School is 727th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.