St Joseph's Parish School vs St Joseph's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 870 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Parish School
Balranald · Catholic primary · K-6
43 students · ICSEA 891
St Joseph's Primary School
Warialda · Catholic primary · K-6
25 students · ICSEA 864
| Measure | St Joseph's Parish School Balranald NSW | St Joseph's Primary School Warialda NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 43 | 25 |
| Girls / boys | 15 / 28 | 12 / 13 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 1 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -39% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 891 | 864 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 7.8 | 6.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.5 | 3.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.2 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 35% | 32% |
| Suburb | Balranald 2715 | Warialda 2402 |
| Council area | Balranald | Gwydir |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.wf.catholic.edu.au/Schools/BalranaldSchool/school-balranald.html | stjosephswarialda.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Parish School scores higher on the Success Index (22.5 vs 20.8).
- •St Joseph's Parish School has the higher ICSEA (891 vs 864), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (6.6 vs 7.8).
- •St Joseph's Parish School is the larger school with 43 students compared with 25.
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 Joseph's Parish School better than St Joseph's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Parish School ranks higher (22.5 vs 20.8 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 Joseph's Parish School and St Joseph's Primary School?
About 870 km in a straight line, between Balranald and Warialda in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Joseph's Parish School has 7.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Primary School has 6.6.
How do St Joseph's Parish School and St Joseph's Primary School rank in NSW?
St Joseph's Parish School is unranked and St Joseph's Primary School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.