St Francis De Sales Regional College vs St Joseph's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Francis De Sales Regional College
Leeton · Catholic high school · 7-12
666 students · ICSEA 1018
St Joseph's Primary School
Leeton · Catholic primary · K-6
353 students · ICSEA 1030
| Measure | St Francis De Sales Regional College Leeton NSW | St Joseph's Primary School Leeton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #273 of 539 | #635 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #717 of 1,472 | #1930 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 666 | 353 |
| Girls / boys | 346 / 320 | 183 / 170 |
| Foundation intake | – | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | 105 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 98 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +48% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1018 | 1030 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.7 | 22.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.4 | 8.1 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 5% |
| Suburb | Leeton 2705 | Leeton 2705 |
| Council area | Leeton | Leeton |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.sfcww.catholic.edu.au/ | web.sjleww.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (60.0 vs 51.2).
- •St Joseph's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1030 vs 1018), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Francis De Sales Regional College has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.8).
- •St Francis De Sales Regional College is the larger school with 666 students compared with 353.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has grown faster over five years (48% vs -6%).
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 St Francis De Sales Regional College better than St Joseph's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Primary School ranks higher (60.0 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 St Francis De Sales Regional College and St Joseph's Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Leeton and Leeton in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Francis De Sales Regional College has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Primary School has 15.8.
How do St Francis De Sales Regional College and St Joseph's Primary School rank in NSW?
St Francis De Sales Regional College is 273rd of 539 and St Joseph's Primary School is 635th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.