St John's College

Nambour, Queensland · Catholic · Co-ed · Year 7 to Year 12

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Distinguished tier

a very high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting strong results across most areas

Ranked 1st among Catholic co-ed schools in QueenslandDistinguished tier

S360 score: 80.1%

St John's College is a co-educational, Catholic, Mid-Sized school from Year 7 to Year 12 in Nambour, Queensland. It sits in the Distinguished tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Learning Environment, where it reaches Distinguished tier. It reaches Elite tier for Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment.

Schools360 scoring overview

The ▾ marker on each bar shows the national median: the middle score among every Australian school Schools360 has assessed.

Academic Excellence41 / 60 (68.3%)Trusted

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing49 / 60 (81.7%)Distinguished

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities51 / 60 (85.0%)Distinguished

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment52 / 60 (86.7%)Distinguished

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence51 / 60 (85.0%)Distinguished

National median: 75.0%

Schools360 scoring factors

Academic Excellence

Academic Performance Years 7 to 1014 / 20Trusted

Current and previous years NAPLAN test scores assessing academic proficiency for students in years 7 to 10.

Academic Performance Years 11 and 1215 / 20Leading

Measures of academic achievement, including median ATAR scores and VCE, HSC or equivalent results.

University Outcomes and Pathways12 / 20Highly Capable

Evaluates students' progress, entry into top-tier universities, postgraduate study, and alumni success.

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing16 / 20Distinguished

Focuses on promoting students' physical, mental and emotional health, anti-bullying and school diversity.

Student Support17 / 20Distinguished

Examines support systems such as learning assistance, mentorship, pastoral care and inclusive education.

Personal Development16 / 20Distinguished

Tracks initiatives fostering leadership, career readiness, independence, social justice and outdoor education.

Learning Opportunities

Curriculum16 / 20Distinguished

Assesses the diversity and quality of the academic curriculum, including specialised subjects and STEM.

Sports18 / 20Elite

Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.

Arts, Music and Culture17 / 20Distinguished

Measures the quality and achievements in visual arts, music, drama and artistic progression.

Learning Environment

Teaching Quality and Staff18 / 20Elite

Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.

Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment19 / 20Elite

Evaluates campus quality, library, modern learning spaces, and open and green spaces for recreation and learning.

Technology and Innovation15 / 20Leading

Examines the integration of technology, device accessibility, innovative tools and digital literacy initiatives.

Institutional Excellence

School Governance17 / 20Distinguished

Focuses on the vision, strategy, parent involvement, transparency and communication in school governance.

Reputation, Prestige and Alumni Connections18 / 20Elite

Considers school history, recognition, community engagement, alumni network and school impact.

Sustainability16 / 20Distinguished

Examines the school's commitment, strategy, reporting and practices related to environmental sustainability.

Key information

Affiliation
Catholic
Year range
Year 7 to Year 12
Gender
Co-ed
Boarding
No
Total enrolments
920
Student:teacher ratio
14.7:1
Location
Nambour, Queensland
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

105959 above the national average

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of a school’s student population — the occupation and education of families, the school’s geographic location, and the proportion of Indigenous students it enrols. It is not a measure of school quality or performance. The national average is 1000.

Source: ACARA My School. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

NAPLAN

Each score below is shown against the national average — Schools360’s own calculation across the private and independent schools in this dataset with a result at that year level and domain, not a figure ACARA itself publishes, and not every Australian school ACARA tracks. It rests on a single year’s cohort, not a stable multi-year pattern.

2025 NAPLAN results

  • Year level
    Year 7
    Reading
    539(-27)
    Writing
    547(-22)
    Spelling
    533(-27)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    541(-28)
    Numeracy
    542(-34)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    568(-28)
    Writing
    574(-37)
    Spelling
    556(-30)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    562(-32)
    Numeracy
    564(-41)

Source: ACARA My School, 2025. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

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Common questions

What year levels does St John's College teach?

St John's College teaches Year 7 to Year 12.

Is St John's College a boys, girls or co-ed school?

St John's College is a Co-ed school.

What sector is St John's College in?

St John's College is classified as Catholic.

Does St John's College offer boarding?

No, St John's College does not offer boarding.

How many students attend St John's College?

St John's College has 920 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at St John's College?

St John's College's student to teacher ratio is 14.7 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does St John's College sit in?

St John's College sits in the Distinguished tier, a very high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting strong results across most areas.

What is St John's College's strongest area on Schools360?

St John's College's strongest area is Learning Environment, reaching Distinguished tier.

Where does St John's College rank?

St John's College ranks 1st among Catholic co-ed schools in Queensland.

Where is St John's College located?

St John's College is located in Nambour, Queensland.