Finley Public School vs St Joseph's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 294 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Finley Public School
Finley · Government primary · K-6
139 students · ICSEA 959
St Joseph's Primary School
Finley · Catholic primary · K-6
83 students · ICSEA 998
| Measure | Finley Public School Finley NSW | St Joseph's Primary School Finley NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1194 of 1,619 | #902 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3716 of 4,908 | #2777 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 139 | 83 |
| Girls / boys | 59 / 80 | 41 / 42 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 959 | 998 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.1 | 7.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.8 | 3.5 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 6% |
| Suburb | Finley 2713 | Finley 2713 |
| Council area | Berrigan | Berrigan |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | finley-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | web.sjfww.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (48.9 vs 35.8).
- •St Joseph's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (998 vs 959), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.8).
- •Finley Public School is the larger school with 139 students compared with 83.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has grown faster over five years (20% vs -14%).
- •Finley 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 Finley Public School better than St Joseph's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Primary School ranks higher (48.9 vs 35.8 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 Finley Public School and St Joseph's Primary School?
About 294 m in a straight line, between Finley and Finley in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Finley Public School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Primary School has 11.9.
How do Finley Public School and St Joseph's Primary School rank in NSW?
Finley Public School is 1194th of 1,619 and St Joseph's Primary School is 902nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.