Condobolin High School vs St Joseph's Parish School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 872 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Condobolin High School
Condobolin · Government high school · 7-12
205 students · ICSEA 834
St Joseph's Parish School
Condobolin · Catholic primary · K-6
116 students · ICSEA 956
| Measure | Condobolin High School Condobolin NSW | St Joseph's Parish School Condobolin NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #437 of 539 | #1091 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1195 of 1,472 | #3408 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 205 | 116 |
| Girls / boys | 108 / 97 | 67 / 49 |
| Foundation intake | – | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | 35 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 19 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 834 | 956 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 6.0 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.3 | 9.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 3.3 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 52% | 22% |
| Suburb | Condobolin 2877 | Condobolin 2877 |
| Council area | Lachlan | Lachlan |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | condobolin-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.wf.catholic.edu.au/find-a-school/st-josephs-primary-school-condobolin/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Parish School scores higher on the Success Index (40.3 vs 29.3).
- •St Joseph's Parish School has the higher ICSEA (956 vs 834), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Condobolin High School has fewer students per teacher (6.0 vs 12.9).
- •Condobolin High School is the larger school with 205 students compared with 116.
- •St Joseph's Parish School has grown faster over five years (27% vs 7%).
- •Condobolin High School is a government school while St Joseph's Parish 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 Condobolin High School better than St Joseph's Parish School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Parish School ranks higher (40.3 vs 29.3 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 Condobolin High School and St Joseph's Parish School?
About 872 m in a straight line, between Condobolin and Condobolin in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Condobolin High School has 6.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Parish School has 12.9.
How do Condobolin High School and St Joseph's Parish School rank in NSW?
Condobolin High School is 437th of 539 and St Joseph's Parish School is 1091st of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.