St Joseph's Primary School vs Turner School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Australian Capital Territory, 601 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Primary School
O'Connor · Catholic primary · K-6
334 students · ICSEA 1130
Turner School
Turner · Government primary · K-6
318 students · ICSEA 1141
| Measure | St Joseph's Primary School O'Connor ACT | Turner School Turner ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #13 of 80 | #19 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #242 of 4,908 | #322 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 334 | 318 |
| Girls / boys | 157 / 177 | 147 / 171 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | -36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1130 | 1141 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 51% | 62% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.3 | 26.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.7 | 13.8 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | O'Connor 2602 | Turner 2612 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sjo.act.edu.au | www.turners.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (79.2 vs 78.1).
- •Turner School has the higher ICSEA (1141 vs 1130), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Turner School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 16.5).
- •St Joseph's Primary School is the larger school with 334 students compared with 318.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has grown faster over five years (17% vs -36%).
- •St Joseph's Primary School is a catholic school while Turner School is a government 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 St Joseph's Primary School better than Turner School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Primary School ranks higher (79.2 vs 78.1 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 St Joseph's Primary School and Turner School?
About 601 m in a straight line, between O'Connor and Turner in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Joseph's Primary School has 16.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Turner School has 11.8.
How do St Joseph's Primary School and Turner School rank in ACT?
St Joseph's Primary School is 13th of 80 and Turner School is 19th of 80 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.