St Joseph's Primary School vs St Joseph's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 373 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Primary School
Laurieton · Catholic primary · K-6
181 students · ICSEA 1011
St Joseph's Primary School
South Murwillumbah · Catholic primary · K-6
161 students · ICSEA 1011
| Measure | St Joseph's Primary School Laurieton NSW | St Joseph's Primary School South Murwillumbah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #773 of 1,619 | #837 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2360 of 4,908 | #2553 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 181 | 161 |
| Girls / boys | 84 / 97 | 74 / 87 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1011 | 1011 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 12.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.7 | 4.8 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 2% |
| Suburb | Laurieton 2443 | South Murwillumbah 2484 |
| Council area | Port Macquarie-Hastings | Tweed |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.larplism.catholic.edu.au | www.smurplism.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (54.6 vs 52.1).
- •St Joseph's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.5).
- •St Joseph's Primary School is the larger school with 181 students compared with 161.
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?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Primary School ranks higher (54.6 vs 52.1 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 St Joseph's Primary School?
About 373 km in a straight line, between Laurieton and South Murwillumbah 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 Joseph's Primary School has 12.8.
How do St Joseph's Primary School and St Joseph's Primary School rank in NSW?
St Joseph's Primary School is 773rd of 1,619 and St Joseph's Primary School is 837th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.