Peak Hill Central School vs St Joseph's Parish School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 313 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Peak Hill Central School
Peak Hill · Government combined · K-12
126 students · ICSEA 815
St Joseph's Parish School
Peak Hill · Catholic primary · K-6
34 students · ICSEA 850
| Measure | Peak Hill Central School Peak Hill NSW | St Joseph's Parish School Peak Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #286 of 314 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1073 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 126 | 34 |
| Girls / boys | 62 / 64 | 19 / 15 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | 16 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 2 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +48% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 815 | 850 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 7.2 | 6.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.4 | 4.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.9 | 3.4 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 62% | 65% |
| Suburb | Peak Hill 2869 | Peak Hill 2869 |
| Council area | Parkes | Parkes |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | peakhill-c.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.wf.catholic.edu.au/schools/peakhill/ |
The verdict
- •Peak Hill Central School scores higher on the Success Index (30.2 vs 26.8).
- •St Joseph's Parish School has the higher ICSEA (850 vs 815), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Peak Hill Central School is the larger school with 126 students compared with 34.
- •St Joseph's Parish School has grown faster over five years (48% vs 6%).
- •Peak Hill Central School is a government school while St Joseph's Parish 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 Peak Hill Central School better than St Joseph's Parish School?
On the Success Index, Peak Hill Central School ranks higher (30.2 vs 26.8 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 Peak Hill Central School and St Joseph's Parish School?
About 313 m in a straight line, between Peak Hill and Peak Hill in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Peak Hill Central School has 7.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Parish School has 6.9.
How do Peak Hill Central School and St Joseph's Parish School rank in NSW?
Peak Hill Central School is 286th of 314 and St Joseph's Parish School is unranked among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.