St Joseph's Primary School vs Taree West Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 7.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Primary School
Wingham · Catholic primary · K-6
118 students · ICSEA 941
Taree West Public School
Taree · Government primary · K-6
409 students · ICSEA 910
| Measure | St Joseph's Primary School Wingham NSW | Taree West Public School Taree NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1227 of 1,619 | #1576 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3804 of 4,908 | #4757 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 118 | 409 |
| Girls / boys | 55 / 63 | 209 / 200 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 941 | 910 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 26.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.3 | 3.6 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 27% | 32% |
| Suburb | Wingham 2429 | Taree 2430 |
| Council area | Mid-Coast | Mid-Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | wingham.catholic.edu.au | tareewest-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (34.6 vs 20.5).
- •St Joseph's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (941 vs 910), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 15.4).
- •Taree West Public School is the larger school with 409 students compared with 118.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -19%).
- •St Joseph's Primary School is a catholic school while Taree West 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 Taree West Public School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Primary School ranks higher (34.6 vs 20.5 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 Taree West Public School?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Wingham and Taree in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Joseph's Primary School has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Taree West Public School has 15.4.
How do St Joseph's Primary School and Taree West Public School rank in NSW?
St Joseph's Primary School is 1227th of 1,619 and Taree West Public School is 1576th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.