St Joseph's Primary School vs Suncoast Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 4.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Primary School
Nambour · Catholic primary · Prep-6
341 students · ICSEA 1045
Suncoast Christian College
Woombye · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,136 students · ICSEA 1084
| Measure | St Joseph's Primary School Nambour QLD | Suncoast Christian College Woombye QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #299 of 804 | #65 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #2504 of 4,908 | #367 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 341 | 1,136 |
| Girls / boys | 176 / 165 | 599 / 537 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 74 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 108 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 84 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +40% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1045 | 1084 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.0 | 82.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 53.9 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 3% |
| Suburb | Nambour 4560 | Woombye 4559 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stjosephsnambour.qld.edu.au | www.suncoastcc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Suncoast Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (65.0 vs 52.8).
- •Suncoast Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1084 vs 1045), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Suncoast Christian College has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.2).
- •Suncoast Christian College is the larger school with 1,136 students compared with 341.
- •Suncoast Christian College has grown faster over five years (40% vs -10%).
- •St Joseph's Primary School is a catholic school while Suncoast Christian College is an independent 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 Primary School better than Suncoast Christian College?
On the Success Index, Suncoast Christian College ranks higher (65.0 vs 52.8 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 Primary School and Suncoast Christian College?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Nambour and Woombye in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Joseph's Primary School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Suncoast Christian College has 13.8.
How do St Joseph's Primary School and Suncoast Christian College rank in QLD?
St Joseph's Primary School is 299th of 804 and Suncoast Christian College is 65th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.