St Joseph's School vs Tivoli State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's School
North Ipswich · Catholic primary · Prep-6
390 students · ICSEA 1029
Tivoli State School
Tivoli · Government primary · Prep-6
201 students · ICSEA 904
| Measure | St Joseph's School North Ipswich QLD | Tivoli State School Tivoli QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #285 of 804 | #703 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2451 of 4,908 | #4573 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 390 | 201 |
| Girls / boys | 185 / 205 | 81 / 120 |
| Foundation intake | 64 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +43% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1029 | 904 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.7 | 14.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 22% |
| Suburb | North Ipswich 4305 | Tivoli 4305 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stjosephsnorthipswich.qld.edu.au | tivoliss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (53.5 vs 23.9).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1029 vs 904), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tivoli State School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.2).
- •St Joseph's School is the larger school with 390 students compared with 201.
- •Tivoli State School has grown faster over five years (43% vs 10%).
- •St Joseph's School is a catholic school while Tivoli 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 School better than Tivoli State School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (53.5 vs 23.9 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 School and Tivoli State School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between North Ipswich and Tivoli in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Joseph's School has 17.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tivoli State School has 14.0.
How do St Joseph's School and Tivoli State School rank in QLD?
St Joseph's School is 285th of 804 and Tivoli State School is 703rd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.