St Joseph's Primary School vs Trinity Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 701 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
Trinity Catholic Primary School
Murrumburrah · Catholic primary · K-6
29 students · ICSEA 1005
| Measure | St Joseph's Primary School Tenterfield NSW | Trinity Catholic Primary School Murrumburrah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #892 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2742 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 137 | 29 |
| Girls / boys | 71 / 66 | 9 / 20 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | -53% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1006 | 1005 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 5.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 5.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.2 | 2.5 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 10% |
| Suburb | Tenterfield 2372 | Murrumburrah 2587 |
| Council area | Tenterfield | Hilltops |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | stjosephstenterfield.catholic.edu.au/ | www.trinitym.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Trinity Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (51.0 vs 49.4).
- •St Joseph's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1006 vs 1005), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Trinity Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (5.1 vs 12.2).
- •St Joseph's Primary School is the larger school with 137 students compared with 29.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -53%).
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 Trinity Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Trinity Catholic Primary School ranks higher (51.0 vs 49.4 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 Trinity Catholic Primary School?
About 701 km in a straight line, between Tenterfield and Murrumburrah 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 Trinity Catholic Primary School has 5.1.
How do St Joseph's Primary School and Trinity Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
St Joseph's Primary School is 892nd of 1,619 and Trinity Catholic Primary School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.