Balranald Central School vs St Joseph's Parish School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 165 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Balranald Central School
Balranald · Government combined · K-12
179 students · ICSEA 876
St Joseph's Parish School
Balranald · Catholic primary · K-6
43 students · ICSEA 891
| Measure | Balranald Central School Balranald NSW | St Joseph's Parish School Balranald NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #294 of 314 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1105 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 179 | 43 |
| Girls / boys | 88 / 91 | 15 / 28 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | 12 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 13 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | -39% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 876 | 891 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 69% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 7.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.7 | 5.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.6 | 3.2 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 35% |
| Suburb | Balranald 2715 | Balranald 2715 |
| Council area | Balranald | Balranald |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | balranald-c.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.wf.catholic.edu.au/Schools/BalranaldSchool/school-balranald.html |
The verdict
- •Balranald Central School scores higher on the Success Index (28.6 vs 22.5).
- •St Joseph's Parish School has the higher ICSEA (891 vs 876), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Balranald Central School is the larger school with 179 students compared with 43.
- •Balranald Central School has grown faster over five years (16% vs -39%).
- •Balranald Central School is a government school while St Joseph's Parish 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 Balranald Central School better than St Joseph's Parish School?
On the Success Index, Balranald Central School ranks higher (28.6 vs 22.5 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 Balranald Central School and St Joseph's Parish School?
About 165 m in a straight line, between Balranald and Balranald in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Balranald Central School has 8.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Parish School has 7.8.
How do Balranald Central School and St Joseph's Parish School rank in NSW?
Balranald Central School is 294th of 314 and St Joseph's Parish School is unranked among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.