South Wagga Public School vs St Joseph's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
South Wagga Public School
Wagga Wagga · Government primary · K-6
266 students · ICSEA 1027
St Joseph's Primary School
Wagga Wagga · Catholic primary · K-6
166 students · ICSEA 1050
| Measure | South Wagga Public School Wagga Wagga NSW | St Joseph's Primary School Wagga Wagga NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #859 of 1,619 | #653 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2610 of 4,908 | #1995 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 266 | 166 |
| Girls / boys | 122 / 144 | 90 / 76 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1027 | 1050 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.6 | 12.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 3.6 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 5% |
| Suburb | Wagga Wagga 2650 | Wagga Wagga 2650 |
| Council area | Wagga Wagga | Wagga Wagga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | sthwagga-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | web.sjww.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.2 vs 51.2).
- •St Joseph's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1050 vs 1027), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.1).
- •South Wagga Public School is the larger school with 266 students compared with 166.
- •South Wagga Public School has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -21%).
- •South Wagga Public School is a government 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 South Wagga Public School better than St Joseph's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Primary School ranks higher (59.2 vs 51.2 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 South Wagga Public School and St Joseph's Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Wagga Wagga and Wagga Wagga in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
South Wagga Public School has 17.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Primary School has 13.5.
How do South Wagga Public School and St Joseph's Primary School rank in NSW?
South Wagga Public School is 859th of 1,619 and St Joseph's Primary School is 653rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.