St Joseph's College is a Catholic boys' school grounded in the Edmund Rice tradition, known for a structured pastoral approach and strong emphasis on outdoor education.
NAPLAN well above the national average at every tested year level and a median ATAR of 91.0; the result is a B+ overall.
St Joseph's College is a Catholic boys' school grounded in the Edmund Rice tradition, known for a structured pastoral approach and strong emphasis on outdoor education. Beyond classroom work, the college offers dedicated service, retreat, and sport programs alongside a College Museum. Boys seeking entry can apply through a Merit pathway. From Year 9, students transition to the dedicated Waterford campus. The Exceptional Learners Program provides individualised support for those who need it. This is a school suited to boys who thrive in traditional settings with clear values, outdoor experiences, and a strong community focus.
Median ATAR 91.0 ranks #6 of 18 Queensland schools. Within Queensland Catholic schools, ranks #2 of 5.
53.0% of students achieved ATAR ≥ 90 — #7 of 19 Queensland schools.
St Joseph's College has an overall SchoolRank score of 71.9/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 73/100, indicating strong performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1182, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at St Joseph's College, Year 5 students averaged 537 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 588, well above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 627, well above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Numeracy. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
St Joseph's College is a large catholic combined school with approximately 1,896 students. It offers education for years 5-12. As a catholic school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
St Joseph's College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.6:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 36% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 95%, which is strong.
St Joseph's College has a median ATAR of 91.0. 53% of students achieved an ATAR above 90. 80% achieved above 80. The Year 12 completion rate is 99%. 100% of students received a university offer.
St Joseph's College is located in Brisbane, QLD, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1182 (99th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.