Dungog Public School vs St Joseph's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 613 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dungog Public School
Dungog · Government primary · K-6
191 students · ICSEA 914
St Joseph's Primary School
Dungog · Catholic primary · K-6
142 students · ICSEA 986
| Measure | Dungog Public School Dungog NSW | St Joseph's Primary School Dungog NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1450 of 1,619 | #994 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4424 of 4,908 | #3100 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 191 | 142 |
| Girls / boys | 86 / 105 | 80 / 62 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | +31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 914 | 986 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.7 | 10.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 15% |
| Suburb | Dungog 2420 | Dungog 2420 |
| Council area | Dungog | Dungog |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | dungog-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | dungog.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (44.8 vs 26.1).
- •St Joseph's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (986 vs 914), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dungog Public School is the larger school with 191 students compared with 142.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has grown faster over five years (31% vs -25%).
- •Dungog Public 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 Dungog Public School better than St Joseph's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Primary School ranks higher (44.8 vs 26.1 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 Dungog Public School and St Joseph's Primary School?
About 613 m in a straight line, between Dungog and Dungog in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dungog Public School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Primary School has 13.3.
How do Dungog Public School and St Joseph's Primary School rank in NSW?
Dungog Public School is 1450th of 1,619 and St Joseph's Primary School is 994th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.