St Joseph's Primary School vs St Joseph's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 474 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Primary School
Dungog · Catholic primary · K-6
142 students · ICSEA 986
St Joseph's Primary School
Junee · Catholic primary · K-6
147 students · ICSEA 985
| Measure | St Joseph's Primary School Dungog NSW | St Joseph's Primary School Junee NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #994 of 1,619 | #1001 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3100 of 4,908 | #3125 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 142 | 147 |
| Girls / boys | 80 / 62 | 77 / 70 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +31% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 986 | 985 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 12.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 5.2 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 14% |
| Suburb | Dungog 2420 | Junee 2663 |
| Council area | Dungog | Junee |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | dungog.catholic.edu.au | sjjww.org/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (44.8 vs 44.4).
- •St Joseph's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (986 vs 985), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.3).
- •St Joseph's Primary School is the larger school with 147 students compared with 142.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has grown faster over five years (31% vs 13%).
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 Joseph's Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Joseph's Primary School and St Joseph's Primary School?
About 474 km in a straight line, between Dungog and Junee in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Joseph's Primary School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Primary School has 11.5.
How do St Joseph's Primary School and St Joseph's Primary School rank in NSW?
St Joseph's Primary School is 994th of 1,619 and St Joseph's Primary School is 1001st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.