Leeton High School vs St Joseph's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 911 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Leeton High School
Leeton · Government high school · 7-12
458 students · ICSEA 908
St Joseph's Primary School
Leeton · Catholic primary · K-6
353 students · ICSEA 1030
| Measure | Leeton High School Leeton NSW | St Joseph's Primary School Leeton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #456 of 539 | #635 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1249 of 1,472 | #1930 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 458 | 353 |
| Girls / boys | 234 / 224 | 183 / 170 |
| Foundation intake | – | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | 92 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 43 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +48% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 908 | 1030 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.8 | 22.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.8 | 8.1 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 5% |
| Suburb | Leeton 2705 | Leeton 2705 |
| Council area | Leeton | Leeton |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | leeton-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | web.sjleww.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (60.0 vs 27.4).
- •St Joseph's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1030 vs 908), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Leeton High School has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 15.8).
- •Leeton High School is the larger school with 458 students compared with 353.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has grown faster over five years (48% vs -1%).
- •Leeton High 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 Leeton High School better than St Joseph's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Primary School ranks higher (60.0 vs 27.4 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 Leeton High School and St Joseph's Primary School?
About 911 m in a straight line, between Leeton and Leeton in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Leeton High School has 10.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Primary School has 15.8.
How do Leeton High School and St Joseph's Primary School rank in NSW?
Leeton High School is 456th of 539 and St Joseph's Primary School is 635th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.