Glen Innes High School vs St Joseph's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 884 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glen Innes High School
Glen Innes · Government high school · 7-12
434 students · ICSEA 926
St Joseph's Primary School
Glen Innes · Catholic primary · K-6
159 students · ICSEA 1042
| Measure | Glen Innes High School Glen Innes NSW | St Joseph's Primary School Glen Innes NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #438 of 539 | #523 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1198 of 1,472 | #1592 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 434 | 159 |
| Girls / boys | 215 / 219 | 99 / 60 |
| Foundation intake | – | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | 72 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 40 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 926 | 1042 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.5 | 12.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 5.3 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 5% |
| Suburb | Glen Innes 2370 | Glen Innes 2370 |
| Council area | Glen Innes Severn | Glen Innes Severn |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | gleninnes-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | stjosephsgleninnes.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (63.7 vs 29.2).
- •St Joseph's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1042 vs 926), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glen Innes High School has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 12.5).
- •Glen Innes High School is the larger school with 434 students compared with 159.
- •Glen Innes High School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -17%).
- •Glen Innes High 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 Glen Innes High School better than St Joseph's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Primary School ranks higher (63.7 vs 29.2 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 Glen Innes High School and St Joseph's Primary School?
About 884 m in a straight line, between Glen Innes and Glen Innes in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glen Innes High School has 10.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Primary School has 12.5.
How do Glen Innes High School and St Joseph's Primary School rank in NSW?
Glen Innes High School is 438th of 539 and St Joseph's Primary School is 523rd of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.