Greta Public School vs St Joseph's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 6.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Greta Public School
Greta · Government primary · K-6
186 students · ICSEA 935
St Joseph's College
Lochinvar · Catholic high school · 7-12
973 students · ICSEA 996
| Measure | Greta Public School Greta NSW | St Joseph's College Lochinvar NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1375 of 1,619 | #293 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #4226 of 4,908 | #789 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 186 | 973 |
| Girls / boys | 70 / 116 | 518 / 455 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 205 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 98 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 935 | 996 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.7 | 81.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.9 | 23.5 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 12% |
| Suburb | Greta 2334 | Lochinvar 2321 |
| Council area | Cessnock | Maitland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | greta-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.lochinvarsj.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's College scores higher on the Success Index (47.5 vs 28.7).
- •St Joseph's College has the higher ICSEA (996 vs 935), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's College has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.6).
- •St Joseph's College is the larger school with 973 students compared with 186.
- •St Joseph's College has grown faster over five years (8% vs 1%).
- •Greta Public School is a government school while St Joseph's College 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 Greta Public School better than St Joseph's College?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's College ranks higher (47.5 vs 28.7 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 Greta Public School and St Joseph's College?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Greta and Lochinvar in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Greta Public School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's College has 11.9.
How do Greta Public School and St Joseph's College rank in NSW?
Greta Public School is 1375th of 1,619 and St Joseph's College is 293rd of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.