Daramalan College vs St Joseph's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Daramalan College
Dickson · Independent high school · 7-12
1,498 students · ICSEA 1127
St Joseph's Primary School
O'Connor · Catholic primary · K-6
334 students · ICSEA 1130
| Measure | Daramalan College Dickson ACT | St Joseph's Primary School O'Connor ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 84 Top 5% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #2 of 27 | #13 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #29 of 1,472 | #242 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,498 | 334 |
| Girls / boys | 659 / 839 | 157 / 177 |
| Foundation intake | – | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | 255 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 232 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1127 | 1130 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 50% | 51% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 131.2 | 20.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 38.9 | 6.7 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Dickson 2602 | O'Connor 2602 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.daramalan.act.edu.au/ | www.sjo.act.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Daramalan College scores higher on the Success Index (83.8 vs 79.2).
- •St Joseph's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1130 vs 1127), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Daramalan College has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 16.5).
- •Daramalan College is the larger school with 1,498 students compared with 334.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has grown faster over five years (17% vs 8%).
- •Daramalan College is a independent school while St Joseph's Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Daramalan College better than St Joseph's Primary School?
On the Success Index, Daramalan College ranks higher (83.8 vs 79.2 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Daramalan College and St Joseph's Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Dickson and O'Connor in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Daramalan College has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Primary School has 16.5.
How do Daramalan College and St Joseph's Primary School rank in ACT?
Daramalan College is 2nd of 27 and St Joseph's Primary School is 13th of 80 among secondary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.