Bexley Public School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 719 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bexley Public School
Bexley · Government primary · K-6
249 students · ICSEA 1005
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Rockdale · Catholic primary · K-6
204 students · ICSEA 1092
| Measure | Bexley Public School Bexley NSW | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Rockdale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #822 of 1,619 | #273 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2514 of 4,908 | #928 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 249 | 204 |
| Girls / boys | 109 / 140 | 97 / 107 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1005 | 1092 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.2 | 14.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.5 | 5.1 |
| Language background other than English | 81% | 89% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bexley 2207 | Rockdale 2216 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Bayside (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bexley-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stjrockdale.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.0 vs 52.6).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1092 vs 1005), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bexley Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.9).
- •Bexley Public School is the larger school with 249 students compared with 204.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -11%).
- •Bexley Public School is a government school while St Joseph's 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 Bexley Public School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (71.0 vs 52.6 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 Bexley Public School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 719 m in a straight line, between Bexley and Rockdale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bexley Public School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has 13.9.
How do Bexley Public School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Bexley Public School is 822nd of 1,619 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 273rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.