O'Connor Cooperative School vs St Joseph's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Australian Capital Territory, 585 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
O'Connor Cooperative School
O'Connor · Government primary · K-2
60 students · ICSEA 1141
St Joseph's Primary School
O'Connor · Catholic primary · K-6
334 students · ICSEA 1130
| Measure | O'Connor Cooperative School O'Connor ACT | St Joseph's Primary School O'Connor ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | – | #13 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | – | #242 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-2 | K-6 |
| Students | 60 | 334 |
| Girls / boys | 25 / 35 | 157 / 177 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +22% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1141 | 1130 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 64% | 51% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 6.3 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.6 | 20.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 6.7 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 2% |
| Suburb | O'Connor 2602 | O'Connor 2602 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.coop.act.edu.au/ | www.sjo.act.edu.au |
The verdict
- •O'Connor Cooperative School scores higher on the Success Index (82.0 vs 79.2).
- •O'Connor Cooperative School has the higher ICSEA (1141 vs 1130), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •O'Connor Cooperative School has fewer students per teacher (6.3 vs 16.5).
- •St Joseph's Primary School is the larger school with 334 students compared with 60.
- •O'Connor Cooperative School has grown faster over five years (22% vs 17%).
- •O'Connor Cooperative School is a government 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 O'Connor Cooperative School better than St Joseph's Primary School?
On the Success Index, O'Connor Cooperative School ranks higher (82.0 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 O'Connor Cooperative School and St Joseph's Primary School?
About 585 m in a straight line, between O'Connor and O'Connor in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
O'Connor Cooperative School has 6.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Primary School has 16.5.
How do O'Connor Cooperative School and St Joseph's Primary School rank in ACT?
O'Connor Cooperative School is unranked and St Joseph's Primary School is 13th of 80 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.