St Joseph's Primary School vs St Paul's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 12 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Primary School
Kilaben Bay · Catholic primary · K-6
194 students · ICSEA 1023
St Paul's Primary School
Gateshead · Catholic primary · K-6
294 students · ICSEA 1023
| Measure | St Joseph's Primary School Kilaben Bay NSW | St Paul's Primary School Gateshead NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #816 of 1,619 | #873 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2495 of 4,908 | #2670 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 194 | 294 |
| Girls / boys | 96 / 98 | 148 / 146 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | 31 |
| 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 | 1023 | 1023 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 19.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.6 | 5.4 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 18% |
| Suburb | Kilaben Bay 2283 | Gateshead 2290 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kilabenbay.catholic.edu.au | gatesheadsp.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (52.9 vs 50.2).
- •St Joseph's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.2).
- •St Paul's Primary School is the larger school with 294 students compared with 194.
- •St Paul's Primary School has grown faster over five years (2% 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 Paul's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Primary School ranks higher (52.9 vs 50.2 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 Paul's Primary School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Kilaben Bay and Gateshead in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Joseph's Primary School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Paul's Primary School has 15.2.
How do St Joseph's Primary School and St Paul's Primary School rank in NSW?
St Joseph's Primary School is 816th of 1,619 and St Paul's Primary School is 873rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.