Beechwood Public School vs St Joseph's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 5.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Beechwood Public School
Wauchope · Government primary · K-6
184 students · ICSEA 959
St Joseph's Primary School
Wauchope · Catholic primary · K-6
277 students · ICSEA 1011
| Measure | Beechwood Public School Wauchope NSW | St Joseph's Primary School Wauchope NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1256 of 1,619 | #693 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3889 of 4,908 | #2116 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 184 | 277 |
| Girls / boys | 95 / 89 | 121 / 156 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 959 | 1011 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 21.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 7.9 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 10% |
| Suburb | Wauchope 2446 | Wauchope 2446 |
| Council area | Port Macquarie-Hastings | Port Macquarie-Hastings |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | beechwood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.wauplism.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (57.6 vs 33.3).
- •St Joseph's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1011 vs 959), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.7).
- •St Joseph's Primary School is the larger school with 277 students compared with 184.
- •Beechwood Public 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 Beechwood Public School better than St Joseph's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Primary School ranks higher (57.6 vs 33.3 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 Beechwood Public School and St Joseph's Primary School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Wauchope and Wauchope in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beechwood Public School has 16.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Primary School has 12.7.
How do Beechwood Public School and St Joseph's Primary School rank in NSW?
Beechwood Public School is 1256th of 1,619 and St Joseph's Primary School is 693rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.