St Joseph's Primary School vs St Margaret Mary's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 219 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Primary School
Boorowa · Catholic primary · K-6
95 students · ICSEA 1050
St Margaret Mary's Primary School
Merrylands · Catholic primary · K-6
574 students · ICSEA 1050
| Measure | St Joseph's Primary School Boorowa NSW | St Margaret Mary's Primary School Merrylands NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #512 of 1,619 | #660 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1564 of 4,908 | #2012 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 95 | 574 |
| Girls / boys | 42 / 53 | 307 / 267 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 95 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1050 | 1050 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.2 | 34.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 7.2 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 70% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Boorowa 2586 | Merrylands 2160 |
| Council area | Hilltops | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stjboorowa.nsw.edu.au | www.stmmmerrylands.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (63.9 vs 59.0).
- •St Joseph's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 16.6).
- •St Margaret Mary's Primary School is the larger school with 574 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 Joseph's Primary School better than St Margaret Mary's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Primary School ranks higher (63.9 vs 59.0 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 Primary School and St Margaret Mary's Primary School?
About 219 km in a straight line, between Boorowa and Merrylands in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Joseph's Primary School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Margaret Mary's Primary School has 16.6.
How do St Joseph's Primary School and St Margaret Mary's Primary School rank in NSW?
St Joseph's Primary School is 512th of 1,619 and St Margaret Mary's Primary School is 660th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.