St Joseph's Primary School vs St Patrick's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 179 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Primary School
Culcairn · Catholic primary · K-6
53 students · ICSEA 1016
St Patrick's Primary School
Griffith · Catholic primary · K-6
504 students · ICSEA 1016
| Measure | St Joseph's Primary School Culcairn NSW | St Patrick's Primary School Griffith NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #899 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2765 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 53 | 504 |
| Girls / boys | 22 / 31 | 263 / 241 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 75 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1016 | 1016 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 31.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.1 | 12.8 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Culcairn 2660 | Griffith 2680 |
| Council area | Greater Hume | Griffith |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | web.sjcuww.catholic.edu.au/ | web.spgww.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (53.4 vs 49.1).
- •St Joseph's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.3 vs 15.8).
- •St Patrick's Primary School is the larger school with 504 students compared with 53.
- •St Patrick's Primary School has grown faster over five years (17% vs -7%).
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 Patrick's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Primary School ranks higher (53.4 vs 49.1 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 Primary School and St Patrick's Primary School?
About 179 km in a straight line, between Culcairn and Griffith in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Joseph's Primary School has 8.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's Primary School has 15.8.
How do St Joseph's Primary School and St Patrick's Primary School rank in NSW?
St Joseph's Primary School is unranked and St Patrick's Primary School is 899th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.