St Joseph's Primary School vs Wingham Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.4 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
Wingham Public School
Wingham · Government primary · K-6
240 students · ICSEA 934
| Measure | St Joseph's Primary School Wingham NSW | Wingham Public School Wingham NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1227 of 1,619 | #1479 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3804 of 4,908 | #4502 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 118 | 240 |
| Girls / boys | 55 / 63 | 117 / 123 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 941 | 934 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 16.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.3 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 27% | 21% |
| Suburb | Wingham 2429 | Wingham 2429 |
| Council area | Mid-Coast | Mid-Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | wingham.catholic.edu.au | wingham-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (34.6 vs 25.0).
- •St Joseph's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (941 vs 934), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 14.6).
- •Wingham Public School is the larger school with 240 students compared with 118.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -20%).
- •St Joseph's Primary School is a catholic school while Wingham 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 Wingham Public School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Primary School ranks higher (34.6 vs 25.0 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 Wingham Public School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Wingham and Wingham 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 Wingham Public School has 14.6.
How do St Joseph's Primary School and Wingham Public School rank in NSW?
St Joseph's Primary School is 1227th of 1,619 and Wingham Public School is 1479th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.