Linuwel School Ltd vs St Joseph's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Linuwel School Ltd
East Maitland · Independent combined · K-12
244 students · ICSEA 1041
St Joseph's Primary School
East Maitland · Catholic primary · K-6
449 students · ICSEA 1063
| Measure | Linuwel School Ltd East Maitland NSW | St Joseph's Primary School East Maitland NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #196 of 314 | #685 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #619 of 1,259 | #2086 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 244 | 449 |
| Girls / boys | 127 / 117 | 227 / 222 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | 20 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 5 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1041 | 1063 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 17.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.3 | 25.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.5 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 9% |
| Suburb | East Maitland 2323 | East Maitland 2323 |
| Council area | Maitland | Maitland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.linuwel.nsw.edu.au/ | www.eastmaitland.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (58.0 vs 51.6).
- •St Joseph's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1063 vs 1041), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Linuwel School Ltd has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 17.6).
- •St Joseph's Primary School is the larger school with 449 students compared with 244.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -5%).
- •Linuwel School Ltd is a independent 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 Linuwel School Ltd better than St Joseph's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Primary School ranks higher (58.0 vs 51.6 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 Linuwel School Ltd and St Joseph's Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between East Maitland and East Maitland in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Linuwel School Ltd has 10.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Primary School has 17.6.
How do Linuwel School Ltd and St Joseph's Primary School rank in NSW?
Linuwel School Ltd is 196th of 314 and St Joseph's Primary School is 685th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.