St John's College
St John's College is a Catholic secondary school in Nambour, QLD offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1059, it sits in the 72nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 927 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 3% have a language background other than English.
Nambour QLD 4560. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St John's College compares
By ICSEA, St John's College ranks 44th of the 323 secondary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Nambour Special School, a government combined school 0.6 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. St John's College scores 1059, above average.
Enrolment and location
St John's College is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Nambour
St John's College is located in Nambour, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,224/wk and median rent of $340/wk. Population: 12,145.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Nambour suburb profileSchools near St John's College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St John's College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnside State SchoolGovernment Primary · Burnside | 0.9 km | 984 | 75 lower | 368 |
| Burnside State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Burnside | 0.9 km | 988 | 71 lower | 809 |
| Nambour Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Woombye | 1.6 km | 1083 | 24 higher | 1,309 |
| St Joseph's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Nambour | 1.8 km | 1045 | 14 lower | 341 |
| Nambour State CollegeGovernment Combined · Nambour | 2.4 km | 977 | 82 lower | 1,469 |
| Woombye State SchoolGovernment Primary · Woombye | 4.4 km | 1014 | 45 lower | 423 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St John's College a government school?
No, St John's College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St John's College offer?
St John's College offers 7-12.
What is St John's College's ICSEA score?
St John's College has an ICSEA score of 1059, placing it in the 72nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St John's College?
St John's College has 927 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near St John's College?
The nearest schools to St John's College are Nambour Special School (0.6 km), Burnside State School (0.9 km), Burnside State High School (0.9 km).
Where is St John's College located?
St John's College is located in Nambour, QLD 4560. Visit the school website at http://www.stjohns.qld.edu.au.