Boorowa Central School vs St Joseph's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Boorowa Central School
Boorowa · Government combined · K-12
240 students · ICSEA 934
St Joseph's Primary School
Boorowa · Catholic primary · K-6
95 students · ICSEA 1050
| Measure | Boorowa Central School Boorowa NSW | St Joseph's Primary School Boorowa NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #261 of 314 | #512 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #962 of 1,259 | #1564 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 240 | 95 |
| Girls / boys | 96 / 144 | 42 / 53 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | 18 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 13 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +35% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 934 | 1050 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.8 | 8.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.1 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 3% |
| Suburb | Boorowa 2586 | Boorowa 2586 |
| Council area | Hilltops | Hilltops |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | boorowa-c.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stjboorowa.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (63.9 vs 35.1).
- •St Joseph's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1050 vs 934), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Boorowa Central School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 11.6).
- •Boorowa Central School is the larger school with 240 students compared with 95.
- •Boorowa Central School has grown faster over five years (35% vs 4%).
- •Boorowa Central 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 Boorowa Central School better than St Joseph's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Primary School ranks higher (63.9 vs 35.1 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 Boorowa Central School and St Joseph's Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Boorowa and Boorowa in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Boorowa Central School has 9.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Primary School has 11.6.
How do Boorowa Central School and St Joseph's Primary School rank in NSW?
Boorowa Central School is 261st of 314 and St Joseph's Primary School is 512th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.