Clarence Valley Anglican School vs St Joseph's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clarence Valley Anglican School
Clarenza · Independent combined · K-12
402 students · ICSEA 1016
St Joseph's Primary School
South Grafton · Catholic primary · K-6
126 students · ICSEA 979
| Measure | Clarence Valley Anglican School Clarenza NSW | St Joseph's Primary School South Grafton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #234 of 314 | #999 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #772 of 1,259 | #3118 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 402 | 126 |
| Girls / boys | 206 / 196 | 57 / 69 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | 40 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 16 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | +34% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1016 | 979 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.5 | 11.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.3 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 14% |
| Suburb | Clarenza 2460 | South Grafton 2460 |
| Council area | Clarence Valley | Clarence Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.cvas.nsw.edu.au/ | www.sgrafplism.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (44.6 vs 44.5).
- •Clarence Valley Anglican School has the higher ICSEA (1016 vs 979), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.4).
- •Clarence Valley Anglican School is the larger school with 402 students compared with 126.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has grown faster over five years (34% vs 24%).
- •Clarence Valley Anglican School is a independent 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 Clarence Valley Anglican School better than St Joseph's Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Clarence Valley Anglican School and St Joseph's Primary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Clarenza and South Grafton in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clarence Valley Anglican School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Primary School has 11.5.
How do Clarence Valley Anglican School and St Joseph's Primary School rank in NSW?
Clarence Valley Anglican School is 234th of 314 and St Joseph's Primary School is 999th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.