St Francis Xavier's Primary School vs St Joseph's Parish School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 299 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Francis Xavier's Primary School
Lake Cargelligo · Catholic primary · K-6
41 students · ICSEA 909
St Joseph's Parish School
Balranald · Catholic primary · K-6
43 students · ICSEA 891
| Measure | St Francis Xavier's Primary School Lake Cargelligo NSW | St Joseph's Parish School Balranald NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 41 | 43 |
| Girls / boys | 22 / 19 | 15 / 28 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -39% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 909 | 891 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 7.9 | 7.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 5.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 3.2 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 32% | 35% |
| Suburb | Lake Cargelligo 2672 | Balranald 2715 |
| Council area | Lachlan | Balranald |
| Remoteness | Remote | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.sfxlake.nsw.edu.au | www.wf.catholic.edu.au/Schools/BalranaldSchool/school-balranald.html |
The verdict
- •St Francis Xavier's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (28.3 vs 22.5).
- •St Francis Xavier's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (909 vs 891), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Parish School is the larger school with 43 students compared with 41.
- •St Francis Xavier's Primary School has grown faster over five years (-13% vs -39%).
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 Xavier's Primary School better than St Joseph's Parish School?
On the Success Index, St Francis Xavier's Primary School ranks higher (28.3 vs 22.5 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 Xavier's Primary School and St Joseph's Parish School?
About 299 km in a straight line, between Lake Cargelligo and Balranald in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Francis Xavier's Primary School has 7.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Parish School has 7.8.
How do St Francis Xavier's Primary School and St Joseph's Parish School rank in NSW?
St Francis Xavier's Primary School is unranked and St Joseph's Parish School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.