St Joseph's Primary School vs St Patrick's Parish School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1078 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Primary School
Tweed Heads · Catholic primary · K-6
302 students · ICSEA 1069
St Patrick's Parish School
Albury · Catholic primary · K-6
501 students · ICSEA 1069
| Measure | St Joseph's Primary School Tweed Heads NSW | St Patrick's Parish School Albury NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #334 of 1,619 | #441 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1096 of 4,908 | #1336 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 302 | 501 |
| Girls / boys | 153 / 149 | 243 / 258 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 74 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1069 | 1069 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.0 | 30.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.6 | 9.1 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Tweed Heads 2485 | Albury 2640 |
| Council area | Tweed | Albury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.twdplism.catholic.edu.au | web.spaww.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (69.1 vs 66.5).
- •St Joseph's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.3).
- •St Patrick's Parish School is the larger school with 501 students compared with 302.
- •St Patrick's Parish School has grown faster over five years (18% vs -12%).
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 Parish School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Primary School ranks higher (69.1 vs 66.5 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 St Patrick's Parish School?
About 1078 km in a straight line, between Tweed Heads and Albury in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Joseph's Primary School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's Parish School has 16.3.
How do St Joseph's Primary School and St Patrick's Parish School rank in NSW?
St Joseph's Primary School is 334th of 1,619 and St Patrick's Parish School is 441st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.