St Joseph's Primary School vs Tweed Heads Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 210 m 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
Tweed Heads Public School
Tweed Heads · Government primary · K-6
394 students · ICSEA 984
| Measure | St Joseph's Primary School Tweed Heads NSW | Tweed Heads Public School Tweed Heads NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #334 of 1,619 | #1033 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1096 of 4,908 | #3222 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 302 | 394 |
| Girls / boys | 153 / 149 | 176 / 218 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +34% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1069 | 984 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 17.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.0 | 22.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.6 | 3.1 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 14% |
| Suburb | Tweed Heads 2485 | Tweed Heads 2485 |
| Council area | Tweed | Tweed |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.twdplism.catholic.edu.au | tweedheads-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (69.1 vs 43.1).
- •St Joseph's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1069 vs 984), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 17.5).
- •Tweed Heads Public School is the larger school with 394 students compared with 302.
- •Tweed Heads Public School has grown faster over five years (34% vs -12%).
- •St Joseph's Primary School is a catholic school while Tweed Heads 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 Tweed Heads Public School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Primary School ranks higher (69.1 vs 43.1 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 Tweed Heads Public School?
About 210 m in a straight line, between Tweed Heads and Tweed Heads 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 Tweed Heads Public School has 17.5.
How do St Joseph's Primary School and Tweed Heads Public School rank in NSW?
St Joseph's Primary School is 334th of 1,619 and Tweed Heads Public School is 1033rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.