Glen Innes Public School vs St Joseph's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 175 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glen Innes Public School
Glen Innes · Government primary · K-6
339 students · ICSEA 903
St Joseph's Primary School
Glen Innes · Catholic primary · K-6
159 students · ICSEA 1042
| Measure | Glen Innes Public School Glen Innes NSW | St Joseph's Primary School Glen Innes NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1464 of 1,619 | #523 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4464 of 4,908 | #1592 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 339 | 159 |
| Girls / boys | 162 / 177 | 99 / 60 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 903 | 1042 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.5 | 12.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 27% | 5% |
| Suburb | Glen Innes 2370 | Glen Innes 2370 |
| Council area | Glen Innes Severn | Glen Innes Severn |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | gleninnes-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stjosephsgleninnes.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (63.7 vs 25.4).
- •St Joseph's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1042 vs 903), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.8).
- •Glen Innes Public School is the larger school with 339 students compared with 159.
- •Glen Innes Public School has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -17%).
- •Glen Innes 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 Glen Innes Public School better than St Joseph's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Primary School ranks higher (63.7 vs 25.4 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 Public School and St Joseph's Primary School?
About 175 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 Public School has 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Primary School has 12.5.
How do Glen Innes Public School and St Joseph's Primary School rank in NSW?
Glen Innes Public School is 1464th of 1,619 and St Joseph's Primary School is 523rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.