St Joseph's Primary School vs Walgett Community College - Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 643 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Primary School
Walgett · Catholic primary · K-6
134 students · ICSEA 879
Walgett Community College - Primary School
Walgett · Government primary · P-6
97 students · ICSEA 672
| Measure | St Joseph's Primary School Walgett NSW | Walgett Community College - Primary School Walgett NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1433 of 1,619 | #1573 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4374 of 4,908 | #4748 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 134 | 97 |
| Girls / boys | 63 / 71 | 38 / 59 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | -34% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 879 | 672 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 1th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 89% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 5.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 16.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 7.9 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 92% |
| Indigenous students | 49% | 98% |
| Suburb | Walgett 2832 | Walgett 2832 |
| Council area | Walgett | Walgett |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | stjosephswalgett.catholic.edu.au/ | walgett-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (26.8 vs 20.6).
- •St Joseph's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (879 vs 672), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Walgett Community College - Primary School has fewer students per teacher (5.8 vs 13.0).
- •St Joseph's Primary School is the larger school with 134 students compared with 97.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has grown faster over five years (20% vs -34%).
- •St Joseph's Primary School is a catholic school while Walgett Community College - Primary 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 Walgett Community College - Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Primary School ranks higher (26.8 vs 20.6 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 Walgett Community College - Primary School?
About 643 m in a straight line, between Walgett and Walgett in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Joseph's Primary School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Walgett Community College - Primary School has 5.8.
How do St Joseph's Primary School and Walgett Community College - Primary School rank in NSW?
St Joseph's Primary School is 1433rd of 1,619 and Walgett Community College - Primary School is 1573rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.