Oberon Public School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Oberon
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 939 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Oberon Public School
Oberon · Government primary · K-6
218 students · ICSEA 920
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Oberon
Oberon · Catholic primary · K-6
129 students · ICSEA 968
| Measure | Oberon Public School Oberon NSW | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Oberon Oberon NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1538 of 1,619 | #1090 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4659 of 4,908 | #3407 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 218 | 129 |
| Girls / boys | 111 / 107 | 72 / 57 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 920 | 968 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.0 | 9.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.5 | 4.6 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 12% |
| Suburb | Oberon 2787 | Oberon 2787 |
| Council area | Oberon | Oberon |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | oberon-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.bth.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Oberon scores higher on the Success Index (40.3 vs 22.4).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Oberon has the higher ICSEA (968 vs 920), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Oberon has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.6).
- •Oberon Public School is the larger school with 218 students compared with 129.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Oberon has grown faster over five years (32% vs -8%).
- •Oberon Public School is a government school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Oberon 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 Oberon Public School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Oberon?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Oberon ranks higher (40.3 vs 22.4 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 Oberon Public School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Oberon?
About 939 m in a straight line, between Oberon and Oberon in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Oberon Public School has 15.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Oberon has 13.4.
How do Oberon Public School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Oberon rank in NSW?
Oberon Public School is 1538th of 1,619 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Oberon is 1090th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.