Holy Family Parish School vs St Joseph's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 344 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Family Parish School
Parkes · Catholic primary · K-6
171 students · ICSEA 988
St Joseph's Primary School
Dungog · Catholic primary · K-6
142 students · ICSEA 986
| Measure | Holy Family Parish School Parkes NSW | St Joseph's Primary School Dungog NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1015 of 1,619 | #994 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3167 of 4,908 | #3100 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 171 | 142 |
| Girls / boys | 85 / 86 | 80 / 62 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 988 | 986 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 10.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.9 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 15% |
| Suburb | Parkes 2870 | Dungog 2420 |
| Council area | Parkes | Dungog |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.parkes.catholic.edu.au | dungog.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (44.8 vs 43.6).
- •Holy Family Parish School has the higher ICSEA (988 vs 986), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.9).
- •Holy Family Parish School is the larger school with 171 students compared with 142.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has grown faster over five years (31% vs -7%).
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 Holy Family Parish School better than St Joseph's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Primary School ranks higher (44.8 vs 43.6 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 Holy Family Parish School and St Joseph's Primary School?
About 344 km in a straight line, between Parkes and Dungog in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Family Parish School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Primary School has 13.3.
How do Holy Family Parish School and St Joseph's Primary School rank in NSW?
Holy Family Parish School is 1015th of 1,619 and St Joseph's Primary School is 994th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.