St Joseph's Primary School vs Tinonee 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
Tinonee Public School
Tinonee · Government primary · K-6
158 students · ICSEA 948
| Measure | St Joseph's Primary School Wingham NSW | Tinonee Public School Tinonee NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1227 of 1,619 | #1215 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3804 of 4,908 | #3777 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 118 | 158 |
| Girls / boys | 55 / 63 | 83 / 75 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 941 | 948 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 13.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.3 | 2.0 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 27% | 23% |
| Suburb | Wingham 2429 | Tinonee 2430 |
| Council area | Mid-Coast | Mid-Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | wingham.catholic.edu.au | tinonee-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (34.6 vs 35.0).
- •Tinonee Public School has the higher ICSEA (948 vs 941), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.2).
- •Tinonee Public School is the larger school with 158 students compared with 118.
- •St Joseph's Primary School is a catholic school while Tinonee 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 Tinonee Public 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 Tinonee Public School?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Wingham and Tinonee 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 Tinonee Public School has 12.2.
How do St Joseph's Primary School and Tinonee Public School rank in NSW?
St Joseph's Primary School is 1227th of 1,619 and Tinonee Public School is 1215th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.