Coomera Anglican College vs St Joseph's College
Coomera Anglican College (Upper Coomera) is a independent school and St Joseph's College (Coomera) is a catholic school. Both are co-educational. Both teach P-12. Coomera Anglican College has 1,595 students and St Joseph's College has 1,299 (ACARA 2025). They are about 4.2 km apart in a straight line.
Photos: Coomera Anglican 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 | Coomera Anglican College | St Joseph's College |
|---|---|---|
| Suburb | Upper Coomera | Coomera |
| Region | Ormeau - Oxenford | Ormeau - Oxenford |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Students | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Year levels | P-12 | P-12 |
| Religion | Anglican | Catholic |
| Boarding | No | No |
| Senior years | QCE | QCE |
| Facilities and sport (school site) | Swimming pool, Gym, Indoor sports centre, Theatre / performing arts centre, Early learning centre, Australian rules football, Soccer, Netball, Basketball, Swimming, Athletics | Theatre / performing arts centre, Early learning centre, Australian rules football, Soccer, Netball, Cricket, Basketball, Swimming, Athletics, Tennis, Hockey, Volleyball, Water polo |
| Distance apart | About 4.2 km in a straight line | |
Facts from ACARA (2025) and each school’s own website.
Which suits whom
- Families choosing by faith: Coomera Anglican College is Anglican; St Joseph's College is Catholic.
- Size: Coomera Anglican College is the larger school, with 296 more students.
- Listed by Coomera Anglican College but not St Joseph's College: Swimming pool, Gym and Indoor sports centre.
- Listed by St Joseph's College but not Coomera Anglican College: Cricket, Tennis, Hockey, Volleyball and Water polo.
History
Coomera Anglican College
Coomera Anglican College grew out of a founding vision for a school guided by truth, tolerance and community, with the Anglican Church at its centre. The college says it began its 25th year in 2021, so it opened in 1997.
Source: cac.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 Coomera Anglican College and St Joseph's College?
Both are co-educational. Both teach P-12. Coomera Anglican College has 1,595 students and St Joseph's College has 1,299 (ACARA 2025).
Is Coomera Anglican College or St Joseph's College co-ed?
Both are co-educational.
Which is bigger, Coomera Anglican College or St Joseph's College?
Coomera Anglican College is bigger: 1,595 students against 1,299 (ACARA 2025).
How many students per teacher do Coomera Anglican College and St Joseph's College have?
Coomera Anglican College has 14.8 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, Coomera Anglican College or St Joseph's College?
Coomera Anglican College is older. Coomera Anglican College was founded in 1997 and St Joseph's College in 2019.
Do Coomera Anglican College and St Joseph's College take boarders?
Neither takes boarders.
How far apart are Coomera Anglican College and St Joseph's College?
About 4.2 km in a straight line: Coomera Anglican College is in Upper Coomera and St Joseph's College is in Coomera.
How do Coomera Anglican 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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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