Georges River College Oatley Senior Campus vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 519 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Georges River College Oatley Senior Campus
Oatley · Government high school · 11-12
741 students · ICSEA 1022
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Oatley · Catholic primary · K-6
219 students · ICSEA 1131
| Measure | Georges River College Oatley Senior Campus Oatley NSW | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Oatley NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #213 of 539 | #173 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #538 of 1,472 | #631 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 11-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 741 | 219 |
| Girls / boys | 397 / 344 | 95 / 124 |
| Foundation intake | – | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 350 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1022 | 1131 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 66.7 | 14.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.1 | 4.7 |
| Language background other than English | 72% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Oatley 2223 | Oatley 2223 |
| Council area | Georges River | Georges River |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | oatleysnr-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/ | stjoatley.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (74.0 vs 59.0).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1131 vs 1022), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Georges River College Oatley Senior Campus has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 15.6).
- •Georges River College Oatley Senior Campus is the larger school with 741 students compared with 219.
- •Georges River College Oatley Senior Campus is a government school while St Joseph's Catholic 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 Georges River College Oatley Senior Campus better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (74.0 vs 59.0 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 Georges River College Oatley Senior Campus and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 519 m in a straight line, between Oatley and Oatley in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Georges River College Oatley Senior Campus has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has 15.6.
How do Georges River College Oatley Senior Campus and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Georges River College Oatley Senior Campus is 213th of 539 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 173rd of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.