St John Paul II Catholic College vs St Joseph's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 300 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St John Paul II Catholic College
Schofields · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,159 students · ICSEA 1074
St Joseph's Primary School
Schofields · Catholic primary · K-6
724 students · ICSEA 1108
| Measure | St John Paul II Catholic College Schofields NSW | St Joseph's Primary School Schofields NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #83 of 539 | #81 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #230 of 1,472 | #307 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,159 | 724 |
| Girls / boys | 590 / 569 | 344 / 380 |
| Foundation intake | – | 111 |
| Year 7 cohort | 237 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 122 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | +57% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1074 | 1108 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 85.3 | 44.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.2 | 12.5 |
| Language background other than English | 58% | 61% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Schofields 2762 | Schofields 2762 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stjohnpaul2.catholic.edu.au/ | www.stjosephsschofields.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (78.3 vs 72.3).
- •St Joseph's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1108 vs 1074), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St John Paul II Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.4).
- •St John Paul II Catholic College is the larger school with 1,159 students compared with 724.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has grown faster over five years (57% vs 15%).
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 John Paul II Catholic College better than St Joseph's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Primary School ranks higher (78.3 vs 72.3 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 John Paul II Catholic College and St Joseph's Primary School?
About 300 m in a straight line, between Schofields and Schofields in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St John Paul II Catholic College has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Primary School has 16.4.
How do St John Paul II Catholic College and St Joseph's Primary School rank in NSW?
St John Paul II Catholic College is 83rd of 539 and St Joseph's Primary School is 81st of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.