Assisi Catholic College vs St Joseph's College
Assisi Catholic College (Upper Coomera) and St Joseph's College (Coomera) are both catholic schools on the Gold Coast. Both are co-educational. Both teach P-12. Assisi Catholic College has 1,516 students and St Joseph's College has 1,299 (ACARA 2025). They are about 4.4 km apart in a straight line.
Photos: Assisi Catholic College (school website) · St Joseph's College (school website)
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Key numbers
Students, ICSEA, students per teacher and girls/boys: ACARA My School 2025 (students per teacher is total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff; it isn’t class size).
Fees and results
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| Fact | Assisi Catholic College | St Joseph's College |
|---|---|---|
| Suburb | Upper Coomera | Coomera |
| Region | Ormeau - Oxenford | Ormeau - Oxenford |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Students | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Year levels | P-12 | P-12 |
| Religion | Catholic (Franciscan) | Catholic |
| Boarding | No | No |
| Senior years | QCE | QCE |
| Facilities and sport (school site) | Theatre / performing arts centre, Australian rules football, Soccer, Netball, Basketball, Swimming, Athletics, Tennis, Volleyball | Theatre / performing arts centre, Early learning centre, Australian rules football, Soccer, Netball, Cricket, Basketball, Swimming, Athletics, Tennis, Hockey, Volleyball, Water polo |
| Distance apart | About 4.4 km in a straight line | |
Facts from ACARA (2025) and each school’s own website.
Which suits whom
- Families choosing by faith: Assisi Catholic College is Catholic (Franciscan); St Joseph's College is Catholic.
- Size: Assisi Catholic College is the larger school, with 217 more students.
- Listed by St Joseph's College but not Assisi Catholic College: Early learning centre, Cricket, Hockey and Water polo.
History
Assisi Catholic College
Assisi Catholic College is a Prep to Year 12 Catholic college at Upper Coomera shaped by the Franciscan spirituality of St Francis and St Clare.
Source: assisi.qld.edu.au
St Joseph's College
St Joseph’s College at Coomera opened in 2019 with 250 students in Prep to Year 4 and Year 7.
Source: stjosephscoomera.qld.edu.au
Questions parents ask
What is the difference between Assisi Catholic College and St Joseph's College?
Both are co-educational. Both teach P-12. Assisi Catholic College has 1,516 students and St Joseph's College has 1,299 (ACARA 2025).
Is Assisi Catholic College or St Joseph's College co-ed?
Both are co-educational.
Which is bigger, Assisi Catholic College or St Joseph's College?
Assisi Catholic College is bigger: 1,516 students against 1,299 (ACARA 2025).
How many students per teacher do Assisi Catholic College and St Joseph's College have?
Assisi Catholic College has 14.6 students per teacher and St Joseph's College has 14.0 (ACARA My School 2025: total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff).
Which is older, Assisi Catholic College or St Joseph's College?
Assisi Catholic College is older. Assisi Catholic College was founded in 2005 and St Joseph's College in 2019.
Do Assisi Catholic College and St Joseph's College take boarders?
Neither takes boarders.
How far apart are Assisi Catholic College and St Joseph's College?
About 4.4 km in a straight line: Assisi Catholic College is in Upper Coomera and St Joseph's College is in Coomera.
How do Assisi Catholic College and St Joseph's College fees compare?
Each school publishes its own fee schedule. Members see both schedules year by year, the results each school reports and the total cost to Year 12. Always confirm current fees with the school.
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School profiles
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Source and date
Enrolment, ICSEA, students per teacher and girls/boys: ACARA My School 2025. Other facts: each school’s website, checked 21 October 2026. Distance is a straight line between the schools’ map points, not travel distance. Check details with the schools before deciding. Methodology