St Joseph's Parish School vs St Patrick's Parish School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 50 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 Patrick's Parish School
Trundle · Catholic primary · K-6
12 students · ICSEA 859
| Measure | St Joseph's Parish School Peak Hill NSW | St Patrick's Parish School Trundle NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 34 | 12 |
| Girls / boys | 19 / 15 | 9 / 3 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 1 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +48% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 850 | 859 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 6.9 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.9 | 4.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 1.8 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 65% | 58% |
| Suburb | Peak Hill 2869 | Trundle 2875 |
| Council area | Parkes | Parkes |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.wf.catholic.edu.au/schools/peakhill/ | www.trundle.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Parish School scores higher on the Success Index (26.8 vs 16.3).
- •St Patrick's Parish School has the higher ICSEA (859 vs 850), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Parish School is the larger school with 34 students compared with 12.
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 Patrick's Parish School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Parish School ranks higher (26.8 vs 16.3 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 Joseph's Parish School and St Patrick's Parish School?
About 50 km in a straight line, between Peak Hill and Trundle in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do St Joseph's Parish School and St Patrick's Parish School rank in NSW?
St Joseph's Parish School is unranked and St Patrick's Parish School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.