Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School vs St Joseph's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 637 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School
Rosemeadow · Catholic primary · K-6
202 students · ICSEA 1045
St Joseph's Primary School
Alstonville · Catholic primary · K-6
187 students · ICSEA 1045
| Measure | Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School Rosemeadow NSW | St Joseph's Primary School Alstonville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #613 of 1,619 | #615 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1871 of 4,908 | #1874 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 202 | 187 |
| Girls / boys | 105 / 97 | 97 / 90 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1045 | 1045 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 12.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.7 | 8.4 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 10% |
| Suburb | Rosemeadow 2560 | Alstonville 2477 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Ballina |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.olhcdow.catholic.edu.au | www.alstplism.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (60.7 vs 60.7).
- •Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.6).
- •Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 202 students compared with 187.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -12%).
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 Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary 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 Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School and St Joseph's Primary School?
About 637 km in a straight line, between Rosemeadow and Alstonville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Primary School has 15.6.
How do Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School and St Joseph's Primary School rank in NSW?
Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School is 613th of 1,619 and St Joseph's Primary School is 615th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.