Mount St Patrick Primary School vs St Joseph's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 788 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount St Patrick Primary School
Murwillumbah · Catholic primary · K-6
373 students · ICSEA 1061
St Joseph's Primary School
South Murwillumbah · Catholic primary · K-6
161 students · ICSEA 1011
| Measure | Mount St Patrick Primary School Murwillumbah NSW | St Joseph's Primary School South Murwillumbah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #532 of 1,619 | #837 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1624 of 4,908 | #2553 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 373 | 161 |
| Girls / boys | 182 / 191 | 74 / 87 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1061 | 1011 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.9 | 12.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 4.8 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Murwillumbah 2484 | South Murwillumbah 2484 |
| Council area | Tweed | Tweed |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.murplism.catholic.edu.au/ | www.smurplism.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Mount St Patrick Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (63.2 vs 52.1).
- •Mount St Patrick Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1061 vs 1011), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 16.3).
- •Mount St Patrick Primary School is the larger school with 373 students compared with 161.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has grown faster over five years (18% vs 4%).
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 Mount St Patrick Primary School better than St Joseph's Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mount St Patrick Primary School ranks higher (63.2 vs 52.1 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 Mount St Patrick Primary School and St Joseph's Primary School?
About 788 m in a straight line, between Murwillumbah and South Murwillumbah in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount St Patrick Primary School has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Primary School has 12.8.
How do Mount St Patrick Primary School and St Joseph's Primary School rank in NSW?
Mount St Patrick Primary School is 532nd of 1,619 and St Joseph's Primary School is 837th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.