Junee Public School vs St Joseph's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 699 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Junee Public School
Junee · Government primary · K-6
118 students · ICSEA 906
St Joseph's Primary School
Junee · Catholic primary · K-6
147 students · ICSEA 985
| Measure | Junee Public School Junee NSW | St Joseph's Primary School Junee NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1451 of 1,619 | #1001 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4425 of 4,908 | #3125 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 118 | 147 |
| Girls / boys | 71 / 47 | 77 / 70 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 906 | 985 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.6 | 12.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.8 | 5.2 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 14% |
| Suburb | Junee 2663 | Junee 2663 |
| Council area | Junee | Junee |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | junee-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | sjjww.org/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (44.4 vs 26.1).
- •St Joseph's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (985 vs 906), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.7).
- •St Joseph's Primary School is the larger school with 147 students compared with 118.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has grown faster over five years (13% vs 7%).
- •Junee 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 Junee Public School better than St Joseph's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Primary School ranks higher (44.4 vs 26.1 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 Junee Public School and St Joseph's Primary School?
About 699 m in a straight line, between Junee and Junee in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Junee Public School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Primary School has 11.5.
How do Junee Public School and St Joseph's Primary School rank in NSW?
Junee Public School is 1451st of 1,619 and St Joseph's Primary School is 1001st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.