Nuwarra Public School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 626 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Nuwarra Public School
Moorebank · Government primary · K-6
508 students · ICSEA 997
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Moorebank · Catholic primary · K-6
440 students · ICSEA 1074
| Measure | Nuwarra Public School Moorebank NSW | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Moorebank NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #846 of 1,619 | #547 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2579 of 4,908 | #1670 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 508 | 440 |
| Girls / boys | 235 / 273 | 221 / 219 |
| Foundation intake | 70 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 997 | 1074 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.1 | 25.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 6.2 |
| Language background other than English | 62% | 85% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Moorebank 2170 | Moorebank 2170 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | nuwarra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stjmoorebank.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (62.8 vs 51.6).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1074 vs 997), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nuwarra Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 17.3).
- •Nuwarra Public School is the larger school with 508 students compared with 440.
- •Nuwarra Public School is a government school while St Joseph's Catholic 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 Nuwarra Public School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (62.8 vs 51.6 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 Nuwarra Public School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 626 m in a straight line, between Moorebank and Moorebank in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Nuwarra Public School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has 17.3.
How do Nuwarra Public School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Nuwarra Public School is 846th of 1,619 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 547th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.