Mungindi Central School vs St Joseph's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 25 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mungindi Central School
Mungindi · Government combined · P-12
66 students · ICSEA 795
St Joseph's Primary School
Mungindi · Catholic primary · K-6
47 students · ICSEA 957
| Measure | Mungindi Central School Mungindi NSW | St Joseph's Primary School Mungindi NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | P-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 66 | 47 |
| Girls / boys | 32 / 34 | 27 / 20 |
| Foundation intake | – | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | 6 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 4 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +34% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 795 | 957 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 73% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 4.2 | 9.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.7 | 5.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 2.7 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 59% | 17% |
| Suburb | Mungindi 2406 | Mungindi 2406 |
| Council area | Moree Plains | Moree Plains |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | mungindi-c.schools.nsw.gov.au | stjosephsmungindi.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (35.2 vs 28.1).
- •St Joseph's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (957 vs 795), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mungindi Central School has fewer students per teacher (4.2 vs 9.0).
- •Mungindi Central School is the larger school with 66 students compared with 47.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has grown faster over five years (34% vs -1%).
- •Mungindi Central 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 Mungindi Central School better than St Joseph's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Primary School ranks higher (35.2 vs 28.1 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 Mungindi Central School and St Joseph's Primary School?
About 25 m in a straight line, between Mungindi and Mungindi in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mungindi Central School has 4.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Primary School has 9.0.
How do Mungindi Central School and St Joseph's Primary School rank in NSW?
Mungindi Central School is unranked and St Joseph's Primary School is unranked among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.