Queens Park Primary School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 908 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Queens Park Primary School
Queens Park · Government primary · K-6
336 students · ICSEA 1005
St Joseph's School
Queens Park · Catholic primary · PP-6
432 students · ICSEA 1075
| Measure | Queens Park Primary School Queens Park WA | St Joseph's School Queens Park WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #254 of 583 | #211 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2379 of 4,908 | #2063 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 336 | 432 |
| Girls / boys | 154 / 182 | 234 / 198 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1005 | 1075 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 18.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.7 | 23.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.8 | 20.7 |
| Language background other than English | 78% | 54% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 1% |
| Suburb | Queens Park 6107 | Queens Park 6107 |
| Council area | Canning | Canning |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5386 | www.sjsqp.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (58.4 vs 54.4).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1075 vs 1005), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Queens Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 18.7).
- •St Joseph's School is the larger school with 432 students compared with 336.
- •Queens Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (24% vs 1%).
- •Queens Park Primary School is a government school while St Joseph's School is a catholic 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 Queens Park Primary School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (58.4 vs 54.4 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 Queens Park Primary School and St Joseph's School?
About 908 m in a straight line, between Queens Park and Queens Park in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Queens Park Primary School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 18.7.
How do Queens Park Primary School and St Joseph's School rank in WA?
Queens Park Primary School is 254th of 583 and St Joseph's School is 211th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.