St Joseph's Primary School vs Woodburn Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 343 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Primary School
Woodburn · Catholic primary · K-6
83 students · ICSEA 984
Woodburn Public School
Woodburn · Government primary · K-6
97 students · ICSEA 922
| Measure | St Joseph's Primary School Woodburn NSW | Woodburn Public School Woodburn NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1019 of 1,619 | #1413 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3175 of 4,908 | #4309 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 83 | 97 |
| Girls / boys | 39 / 44 | 45 / 52 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | -31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 984 | 922 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 9.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 10.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 3.9 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 16% |
| Suburb | Woodburn 2472 | Woodburn 2472 |
| Council area | Richmond Valley | Richmond Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.wdbplism.catholic.edu.au | woodburn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (43.6 vs 27.6).
- •St Joseph's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (984 vs 922), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Woodburn Public School has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 10.6).
- •Woodburn Public School is the larger school with 97 students compared with 83.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has grown faster over five years (-22% vs -31%).
- •St Joseph's Primary School is a catholic school while Woodburn 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 Woodburn Public School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Primary School ranks higher (43.6 vs 27.6 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 Woodburn Public School?
About 343 m in a straight line, between Woodburn and Woodburn in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Joseph's Primary School has 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woodburn Public School has 9.0.
How do St Joseph's Primary School and Woodburn Public School rank in NSW?
St Joseph's Primary School is 1019th of 1,619 and Woodburn Public School is 1413th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.