Namoi Valley Christian School vs St Joseph's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 296 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Namoi Valley Christian School
Wee Waa · Independent combined · K-10
128 students · ICSEA 936
St Joseph's Primary School
Wee Waa · Catholic primary · K-6
118 students · ICSEA 961
| Measure | Namoi Valley Christian School Wee Waa NSW | St Joseph's Primary School Wee Waa NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #244 of 314 | #1082 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #845 of 1,259 | #3377 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 128 | 118 |
| Girls / boys | 50 / 78 | 57 / 61 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | 13 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +167% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 936 | 961 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.2 | 10.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.6 | 6.5 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 34% | 26% |
| Suburb | Wee Waa 2388 | Wee Waa 2388 |
| Council area | Narrabri | Narrabri |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.nvcs.com.au | stjosephsweewaa.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (40.7 vs 40.7).
- •St Joseph's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (961 vs 936), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Namoi Valley Christian School has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 11.6).
- •Namoi Valley Christian School is the larger school with 128 students compared with 118.
- •Namoi Valley Christian School has grown faster over five years (167% vs 10%).
- •Namoi Valley Christian School 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 Namoi Valley Christian School better than St Joseph's Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Namoi Valley Christian School and St Joseph's Primary School?
About 296 m in a straight line, between Wee Waa and Wee Waa in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Namoi Valley Christian School has 9.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Primary School has 11.6.
How do Namoi Valley Christian School and St Joseph's Primary School rank in NSW?
Namoi Valley Christian School is 244th of 314 and St Joseph's Primary School is 1082nd of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.