St Joseph's Primary School vs The Sir Henry Parkes Memorial Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 946 m 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
The Sir Henry Parkes Memorial Public School
Tenterfield · Government primary · K-6
199 students · ICSEA 865
| Measure | St Joseph's Primary School Tenterfield NSW | The Sir Henry Parkes Memorial Public School Tenterfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #892 of 1,619 | #1535 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2742 of 4,908 | #4653 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 137 | 199 |
| Girls / boys | 71 / 66 | 98 / 101 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1006 | 865 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 70% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 15.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.2 | 6.1 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 30% |
| Suburb | Tenterfield 2372 | Tenterfield 2372 |
| Council area | Tenterfield | Tenterfield |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | stjosephstenterfield.catholic.edu.au/ | sirhparkes-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (49.4 vs 22.5).
- •St Joseph's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1006 vs 865), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.8).
- •The Sir Henry Parkes Memorial Public School is the larger school with 199 students compared with 137.
- •St Joseph's Primary School is a catholic school while The Sir Henry Parkes Memorial 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 The Sir Henry Parkes Memorial Public School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Primary School ranks higher (49.4 vs 22.5 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 The Sir Henry Parkes Memorial Public School?
About 946 m in a straight line, between Tenterfield and Tenterfield 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 The Sir Henry Parkes Memorial Public School has 12.8.
How do St Joseph's Primary School and The Sir Henry Parkes Memorial Public School rank in NSW?
St Joseph's Primary School is 892nd of 1,619 and The Sir Henry Parkes Memorial Public School is 1535th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.