Berala Public School vs St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 630 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Berala Public School
Berala · Government primary · K-6
656 students · ICSEA 980
St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School
Auburn South · Catholic primary · K-6
113 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | Berala Public School Berala NSW | St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School Auburn South NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1058 of 1,619 | #505 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3310 of 4,908 | #1522 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 656 | 113 |
| Girls / boys | 299 / 357 | 52 / 61 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 980 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.9 | 10.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.3 | 5.5 |
| Language background other than English | 95% | 96% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Berala 2141 | Auburn South 2144 |
| Council area | Cumberland | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | berala-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stjwauburn.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (64.3 vs 41.6).
- •St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 980), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 13.4).
- •Berala Public School is the larger school with 656 students compared with 113.
- •St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -15%).
- •Berala Public School is a government school while St Joseph the Worker Catholic 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 Berala Public School better than St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School ranks higher (64.3 vs 41.6 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 Berala Public School and St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School?
About 630 m in a straight line, between Berala and Auburn South in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Berala Public School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School has 10.4.
How do Berala Public School and St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Berala Public School is 1058th of 1,619 and St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School is 505th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.