St Joseph's Primary School vs Toronto High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.0 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
Toronto High School
Toronto · Government high school · 7-12
952 students · ICSEA 961
| Measure | St Joseph's Primary School Kilaben Bay NSW | Toronto High School Toronto NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #816 of 1,619 | #353 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #2495 of 4,908 | #997 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 194 | 952 |
| Girls / boys | 96 / 98 | 433 / 519 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 173 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 99 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1023 | 961 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 78.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.6 | 21.8 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 18% |
| Suburb | Kilaben Bay 2283 | Toronto 2283 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kilabenbay.catholic.edu.au | toronto-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (52.9 vs 38.1).
- •St Joseph's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1023 vs 961), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Toronto High School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.5).
- •Toronto High School is the larger school with 952 students compared with 194.
- •St Joseph's Primary School is a catholic school while Toronto High School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Toronto High School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Primary School ranks higher (52.9 vs 38.1 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 Toronto High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Kilaben Bay and Toronto 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 Toronto High School has 12.1.
How do St Joseph's Primary School and Toronto High School rank in NSW?
St Joseph's Primary School is 816th of 1,619 and Toronto High School is 353rd of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.