St John The Evangelist Catholic Primary School vs St Joseph's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 198 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St John The Evangelist Catholic Primary School
Campbelltown · Catholic primary · K-6
554 students · ICSEA 1049
St Joseph's Primary School
Boorowa · Catholic primary · K-6
95 students · ICSEA 1050
| Measure | St John The Evangelist Catholic Primary School Campbelltown NSW | St Joseph's Primary School Boorowa NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #550 of 1,619 | #512 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1691 of 4,908 | #1564 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 554 | 95 |
| Girls / boys | 279 / 275 | 42 / 53 |
| Foundation intake | 85 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1049 | 1050 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.5 | 8.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.6 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Campbelltown 2560 | Boorowa 2586 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Hilltops |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.sjctdow.catholic.edu.au | www.stjboorowa.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (63.9 vs 62.6).
- •St Joseph's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1050 vs 1049), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 16.5).
- •St John The Evangelist Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 554 students compared with 95.
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 The Evangelist Catholic Primary School better than St Joseph's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Primary School ranks higher (63.9 vs 62.6 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 The Evangelist Catholic Primary School and St Joseph's Primary School?
About 198 km in a straight line, between Campbelltown and Boorowa in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St John The Evangelist Catholic Primary School has 16.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Primary School has 11.6.
How do St John The Evangelist Catholic Primary School and St Joseph's Primary School rank in NSW?
St John The Evangelist Catholic Primary School is 550th of 1,619 and St Joseph's Primary School is 512th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.