Holy Spirit Infants School vs St Joseph's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 498 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Spirit Infants School
Abermain · Catholic primary · K-2
122 students · ICSEA 991
St Joseph's Primary School
Bombala · Catholic primary · K-6
71 students · ICSEA 991
| Measure | Holy Spirit Infants School Abermain NSW | St Joseph's Primary School Bombala NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1037 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3230 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-2 | K-6 |
| Students | 122 | 71 |
| Girls / boys | 63 / 59 | 39 / 32 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 991 | 991 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 7.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.5 | 2.7 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 6% |
| Suburb | Abermain 2326 | Bombala 2632 |
| Council area | Cessnock | Snowy Monaro |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.abermain.catholic.edu.au | www.stjbombala.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (46.5 vs 42.9).
- •Holy Spirit Infants School is the larger school with 122 students compared with 71.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has grown faster over five years (22% vs -15%).
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 Spirit Infants School better than St Joseph's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Primary School ranks higher (46.5 vs 42.9 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 Spirit Infants School and St Joseph's Primary School?
About 498 km in a straight line, between Abermain and Bombala in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Spirit Infants School has 10.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Primary School has 10.0.
How do Holy Spirit Infants School and St Joseph's Primary School rank in NSW?
Holy Spirit Infants School is 1037th of 1,619 and St Joseph's Primary School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.