St Joseph's Primary School vs Westport Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 905 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Primary School
Port Macquarie · Catholic primary · K-6
397 students · ICSEA 1017
Westport Public School
Port Macquarie · Government primary · K-6
365 students · ICSEA 888
| Measure | St Joseph's Primary School Port Macquarie NSW | Westport Public School Port Macquarie NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #698 of 1,619 | #1449 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2129 of 4,908 | #4421 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 397 | 365 |
| Girls / boys | 187 / 210 | 178 / 187 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 888 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.8 | 26.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.3 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 33% |
| Suburb | Port Macquarie 2444 | Port Macquarie 2444 |
| Council area | Port Macquarie-Hastings | Port Macquarie-Hastings |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.pmacjlism.catholic.edu.au | westport-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (57.4 vs 26.2).
- •St Joseph's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1017 vs 888), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.8).
- •St Joseph's Primary School is the larger school with 397 students compared with 365.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -12%).
- •St Joseph's Primary School is a catholic school while Westport Public 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 Westport Public School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Primary School ranks higher (57.4 vs 26.2 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 Westport Public School?
About 905 m in a straight line, between Port Macquarie and Port Macquarie in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Joseph's Primary School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Westport Public School has 13.8.
How do St Joseph's Primary School and Westport Public School rank in NSW?
St Joseph's Primary School is 698th of 1,619 and Westport Public School is 1449th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.