Manning Gardens Public School vs St Joseph's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Manning Gardens Public School
Taree · Government primary · P-6
207 students · ICSEA 724
St Joseph's Primary School
Taree · Catholic primary · K-6
271 students · ICSEA 952
| Measure | Manning Gardens Public School Taree NSW | St Joseph's Primary School Taree NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1407 of 1,619 | #1046 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4295 of 4,908 | #3277 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 207 | 271 |
| Girls / boys | 87 / 120 | 134 / 137 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +42% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 724 | 952 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 89% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.4 | 22.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.2 | 16.1 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 63% | 27% |
| Suburb | Taree 2430 | Taree 2430 |
| Council area | Mid-Coast | Mid-Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | manninggdn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | tareesj.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (42.2 vs 27.8).
- •St Joseph's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (952 vs 724), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Manning Gardens Public School has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 11.9).
- •St Joseph's Primary School is the larger school with 271 students compared with 207.
- •Manning Gardens Public School has grown faster over five years (42% vs -11%).
- •Manning Gardens 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 Manning Gardens Public School better than St Joseph's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Primary School ranks higher (42.2 vs 27.8 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 Manning Gardens Public School and St Joseph's Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Taree and Taree in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Manning Gardens Public School has 9.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Primary School has 11.9.
How do Manning Gardens Public School and St Joseph's Primary School rank in NSW?
Manning Gardens Public School is 1407th of 1,619 and St Joseph's Primary School is 1046th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.