St Joseph's Primary School vs The Bidgee School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Primary School
Wagga Wagga · Catholic primary · K-6
166 students · ICSEA 1050
The Bidgee School
Wagga Wagga · Government special · U
48 students · ICSEA 896
| Measure | St Joseph's Primary School Wagga Wagga NSW | The Bidgee School Wagga Wagga NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #653 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1995 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | U |
| Students | 166 | 48 |
| Girls / boys | 90 / 76 | 11 / 37 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1050 | 896 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 4.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 10.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 11.4 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 29% |
| Suburb | Wagga Wagga 2650 | Wagga Wagga 2650 |
| Council area | Wagga Wagga | Wagga Wagga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | web.sjww.catholic.edu.au | thebidgee-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1050 vs 896), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Bidgee School has fewer students per teacher (4.6 vs 13.5).
- •St Joseph's Primary School is the larger school with 166 students compared with 48.
- •The Bidgee School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -21%).
- •St Joseph's Primary School is a catholic school while The Bidgee 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 Bidgee 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 The Bidgee School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Wagga Wagga and Wagga Wagga in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Joseph's Primary School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Bidgee School has 4.6.
How do St Joseph's Primary School and The Bidgee School rank in NSW?
St Joseph's Primary School is 653rd of 1,619 and The Bidgee School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.