Manning Valley Anglican College vs St Joseph's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 5.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Manning Valley Anglican College
Cundletown · Independent combined · K-12
758 students · ICSEA 1005
St Joseph's Primary School
Taree · Catholic primary · K-6
271 students · ICSEA 952
| Measure | Manning Valley Anglican College Cundletown NSW | St Joseph's Primary School Taree NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #215 of 314 | #1046 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #684 of 1,259 | #3277 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 758 | 271 |
| Girls / boys | 406 / 352 | 134 / 137 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | 81 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 39 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +73% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1005 | 952 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 55.7 | 22.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.9 | 16.1 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 27% |
| Suburb | Cundletown 2430 | Taree 2430 |
| Council area | Mid-Coast | Mid-Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.mvac.nsw.edu.au | tareesj.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Manning Valley Anglican College scores higher on the Success Index (48.4 vs 42.2).
- •Manning Valley Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1005 vs 952), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.6).
- •Manning Valley Anglican College is the larger school with 758 students compared with 271.
- •Manning Valley Anglican College has grown faster over five years (73% vs -11%).
- •Manning Valley Anglican College 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 Manning Valley Anglican College better than St Joseph's Primary School?
On the Success Index, Manning Valley Anglican College ranks higher (48.4 vs 42.2 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 Valley Anglican College and St Joseph's Primary School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Cundletown and Taree in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Manning Valley Anglican College has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Primary School has 11.9.
How do Manning Valley Anglican College and St Joseph's Primary School rank in NSW?
Manning Valley Anglican College is 215th of 314 and St Joseph's Primary School is 1046th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.