Leeton Public School vs St Joseph's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Leeton Public School
Leeton · Government primary · K-6
258 students · ICSEA 976
St Joseph's Primary School
Leeton · Catholic primary · K-6
353 students · ICSEA 1030
| Measure | Leeton Public School Leeton NSW | St Joseph's Primary School Leeton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1333 of 1,619 | #635 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4114 of 4,908 | #1930 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 258 | 353 |
| Girls / boys | 124 / 134 | 183 / 170 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | +48% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 976 | 1030 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.0 | 22.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 8.1 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 5% |
| Suburb | Leeton 2705 | Leeton 2705 |
| Council area | Leeton | Leeton |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | leeton-p.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 30.1).
- •St Joseph's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1030 vs 976), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.2).
- •St Joseph's Primary School is the larger school with 353 students compared with 258.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has grown faster over five years (48% vs -24%).
- •Leeton 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 Leeton Public School better than St Joseph's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Primary School ranks higher (60.0 vs 30.1 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 Leeton Public School and St Joseph's Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Leeton and Leeton in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Leeton Public School has 17.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Primary School has 15.8.
How do Leeton Public School and St Joseph's Primary School rank in NSW?
Leeton Public School is 1333rd of 1,619 and St Joseph's Primary School is 635th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.