St Joseph's Primary School vs St Mary MacKillop Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 140 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Primary School
Goulburn North · Catholic primary · K-6
308 students · ICSEA 1040
St Mary MacKillop Primary School
South Penrith · Catholic primary · K-6
398 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | St Joseph's Primary School Goulburn North NSW | St Mary MacKillop Primary School South Penrith NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #815 of 1,619 | #647 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2494 of 4,908 | #1979 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 308 | 398 |
| Girls / boys | 155 / 153 | 213 / 185 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1040 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.5 | 27.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 14.2 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 6% |
| Suburb | Goulburn North 2580 | South Penrith 2750 |
| Council area | Goulburn Mulwaree | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sjglb.nsw.edu.au | www.mackilloppenrith.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary MacKillop Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.4 vs 52.9).
- •St Mary MacKillop Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.0).
- •St Mary MacKillop Primary School is the larger school with 398 students compared with 308.
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 Mary MacKillop Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Mary MacKillop Primary School ranks higher (59.4 vs 52.9 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 Mary MacKillop Primary School?
About 140 km in a straight line, between Goulburn North and South Penrith in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Joseph's Primary School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary MacKillop Primary School has 14.5.
How do St Joseph's Primary School and St Mary MacKillop Primary School rank in NSW?
St Joseph's Primary School is 815th of 1,619 and St Mary MacKillop Primary School is 647th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.