St Joseph's Primary School vs Wauchope Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 497 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Primary School
Wauchope · Catholic primary · K-6
277 students · ICSEA 1011
Wauchope Public School
Wauchope · Government primary · K-6
624 students · ICSEA 900
| Measure | St Joseph's Primary School Wauchope NSW | Wauchope Public School Wauchope NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #693 of 1,619 | #1565 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2116 of 4,908 | #4725 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 277 | 624 |
| Girls / boys | 121 / 156 | 294 / 330 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 87 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1011 | 900 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.8 | 44.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.9 | 12.1 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 31% |
| Suburb | Wauchope 2446 | Wauchope 2446 |
| Council area | Port Macquarie-Hastings | Port Macquarie-Hastings |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.wauplism.catholic.edu.au | wauchope-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (57.6 vs 21.1).
- •St Joseph's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1011 vs 900), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.9).
- •Wauchope Public School is the larger school with 624 students compared with 277.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -6%).
- •St Joseph's Primary School is a catholic school while Wauchope 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 Wauchope Public School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Primary School ranks higher (57.6 vs 21.1 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 Wauchope Public School?
About 497 m in a straight line, between Wauchope and Wauchope in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Joseph's Primary School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wauchope Public School has 13.9.
How do St Joseph's Primary School and Wauchope Public School rank in NSW?
St Joseph's Primary School is 693rd of 1,619 and Wauchope Public School is 1565th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.