St Joseph's Parish School vs St Joseph's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 640 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Parish School
Peak Hill · Catholic primary · K-6
34 students · ICSEA 850
St Joseph's Primary School
Coraki · Catholic primary · K-6
52 students · ICSEA 836
| Measure | St Joseph's Parish School Peak Hill NSW | St Joseph's Primary School Coraki NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 34 | 52 |
| Girls / boys | 19 / 15 | 17 / 35 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +48% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 850 | 836 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 6.9 | 5.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.9 | 9.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 5.5 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 65% | 38% |
| Suburb | Peak Hill 2869 | Coraki 2471 |
| Council area | Parkes | Richmond Valley |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.wf.catholic.edu.au/schools/peakhill/ | www.crkilism.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Parish School scores higher on the Success Index (26.8 vs 21.1).
- •St Joseph's Parish School has the higher ICSEA (850 vs 836), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (5.8 vs 6.9).
- •St Joseph's Primary School is the larger school with 52 students compared with 34.
- •St Joseph's Parish School has grown faster over five years (48% vs -19%).
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 (26.8 vs 21.1 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 640 km in a straight line, between Peak Hill and Coraki in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Joseph's Parish School has 6.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Primary School has 5.8.
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.