Rivermount College vs St Joseph's College
Rivermount College (Yatala) is a independent school and St Joseph's College (Coomera) is a catholic school. Both are co-educational. Both teach P-12. Rivermount College has 982 students and St Joseph's College has 1,299 (ACARA 2025). They are about 15.8 km apart in a straight line.
Photos: Rivermount 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
Side by side
| Fact | Rivermount College | St Joseph's College |
|---|---|---|
| Suburb | Yatala | Coomera |
| Region | Ormeau - Oxenford | Ormeau - Oxenford |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Students | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Year levels | P-12 | P-12 |
| Religion | Non-denominational (Christian) | Catholic |
| Boarding | No | No |
| Senior years | QCE | QCE |
| Facilities and sport (school site) | Swimming pool, Gym, Indoor sports centre, Early learning centre, Library, Australian rules football, Soccer, Netball, Swimming, Athletics, 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 15.8 km in a straight line | |
Facts from ACARA (2025) and each school’s own website.
Which suits whom
- Families choosing by faith: Rivermount College is Non-denominational (Christian); St Joseph's College is Catholic.
- Size: St Joseph's College is the larger school, with 317 more students.
- Listed by Rivermount College but not St Joseph's College: Swimming pool, Gym, Indoor sports centre and Library.
- Listed by St Joseph's College but not Rivermount College: Theatre / performing arts centre, Cricket, Basketball, Tennis, Hockey and Water polo.
History
Rivermount College
Rivermount College was established in 1992 as a non-denominational, co-educational Christian college at Yatala.
Source: rivermount.net
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 Rivermount College and St Joseph's College?
Both are co-educational. Both teach P-12. Rivermount College has 982 students and St Joseph's College has 1,299 (ACARA 2025).
Is Rivermount College or St Joseph's College co-ed?
Both are co-educational.
Which is bigger, Rivermount College or St Joseph's College?
St Joseph's College is bigger: 1,299 students against 982 (ACARA 2025).
How many students per teacher do Rivermount College and St Joseph's College have?
Rivermount College has 13.9 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, Rivermount College or St Joseph's College?
Rivermount College is older. Rivermount College was founded in 1992 and St Joseph's College in 2019.
Do Rivermount College and St Joseph's College take boarders?
Neither takes boarders.
How far apart are Rivermount College and St Joseph's College?
About 15.8 km in a straight line: Rivermount College is in Yatala and St Joseph's College is in Coomera.
How do Rivermount 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