St Joseph's Primary School vs St Michael's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 316 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 Michael's Primary School
Nelson Bay · Catholic primary · K-6
269 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | St Joseph's Primary School Goulburn North NSW | St Michael's Primary School Nelson Bay NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #815 of 1,619 | #620 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2494 of 4,908 | #1891 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 308 | 269 |
| Girls / boys | 155 / 153 | 138 / 131 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1040 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.5 | 18.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 6.8 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 6% |
| Suburb | Goulburn North 2580 | Nelson Bay 2315 |
| Council area | Goulburn Mulwaree | Port Stephens |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.sjglb.nsw.edu.au | nelsonbay.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (60.5 vs 52.9).
- •St Joseph's Primary School is the larger school with 308 students compared with 269.
- •St Michael's Primary School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -6%).
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 Michael's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Michael's Primary School ranks higher (60.5 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 Michael's Primary School?
About 316 km in a straight line, between Goulburn North and Nelson Bay 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 Michael's Primary School has 14.5.
How do St Joseph's Primary School and St Michael's Primary School rank in NSW?
St Joseph's Primary School is 815th of 1,619 and St Michael's Primary School is 620th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.