St Joseph's Primary School vs St Patrick's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 825 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Primary School
South Grafton · Catholic primary · K-6
126 students · ICSEA 979
St Patrick's Primary School
Bega · Catholic primary · K-6
175 students · ICSEA 977
| Measure | St Joseph's Primary School South Grafton NSW | St Patrick's Primary School Bega NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #999 of 1,619 | #1094 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3118 of 4,908 | #3429 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 126 | 175 |
| Girls / boys | 57 / 69 | 93 / 82 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +34% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 979 | 977 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 13.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 5.9 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 12% |
| Suburb | South Grafton 2460 | Bega 2550 |
| Council area | Clarence Valley | Bega Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.sgrafplism.catholic.edu.au/ | www.stpatsbega.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (44.5 vs 39.9).
- •St Joseph's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (979 vs 977), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.5).
- •St Patrick's Primary School is the larger school with 175 students compared with 126.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has grown faster over five years (34% vs -21%).
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 Patrick's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Primary School ranks higher (44.5 vs 39.9 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 Patrick's Primary School?
About 825 km in a straight line, between South Grafton and Bega in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Joseph's Primary School has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's Primary School has 13.5.
How do St Joseph's Primary School and St Patrick's Primary School rank in NSW?
St Joseph's Primary School is 999th of 1,619 and St Patrick's Primary School is 1094th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.