St Joseph's Primary School vs St Mary's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 647 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Primary School
Tenterfield · Catholic primary · K-6
137 students · ICSEA 1006
St Mary's Primary School
Crookwell · Catholic primary · K-6
144 students · ICSEA 1005
| Measure | St Joseph's Primary School Tenterfield NSW | St Mary's Primary School Crookwell NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #892 of 1,619 | #898 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2742 of 4,908 | #2764 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 137 | 144 |
| Girls / boys | 71 / 66 | 65 / 79 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1006 | 1005 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 12.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.2 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 6% |
| Suburb | Tenterfield 2372 | Crookwell 2583 |
| Council area | Tenterfield | Upper Lachlan |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | stjosephstenterfield.catholic.edu.au/ | www.stmarysc.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (49.4 vs 49.1).
- •St Joseph's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1006 vs 1005), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.2).
- •St Mary's Primary School is the larger school with 144 students compared with 137.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has grown faster over five years (14% vs 3%).
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 Mary's Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Joseph's Primary School and St Mary's Primary School?
About 647 km in a straight line, between Tenterfield and Crookwell in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Joseph's Primary School has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's Primary School has 11.6.
How do St Joseph's Primary School and St Mary's Primary School rank in NSW?
St Joseph's Primary School is 892nd of 1,619 and St Mary's Primary School is 898th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.