St Joseph's Regional College vs St Peter's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 5.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Regional College
Port Macquarie · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,026 students · ICSEA 1017
St Peter's Primary School
Port Macquarie · Catholic primary · K-6
534 students · ICSEA 1075
| Measure | St Joseph's Regional College Port Macquarie NSW | St Peter's Primary School Port Macquarie NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #221 of 539 | #558 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #559 of 1,472 | #1716 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,026 | 534 |
| Girls / boys | 556 / 470 | 290 / 244 |
| Foundation intake | – | 75 |
| Year 7 cohort | 222 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 95 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 1075 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 86.7 | 30.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.6 | 14.5 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 4% |
| Suburb | Port Macquarie 2444 | Port Macquarie 2444 |
| Council area | Port Macquarie-Hastings | Port Macquarie-Hastings |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.pmreglism.catholic.edu.au/ | www.pmacplism.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Peter's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (62.3 vs 58.1).
- •St Peter's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1075 vs 1017), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Regional College has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 17.3).
- •St Joseph's Regional College is the larger school with 1,026 students compared with 534.
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 Regional College better than St Peter's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Peter's Primary School ranks higher (62.3 vs 58.1 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 Regional College and St Peter's Primary School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Port Macquarie and Port Macquarie in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Joseph's Regional College has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Peter's Primary School has 17.3.
How do St Joseph's Regional College and St Peter's Primary School rank in NSW?
St Joseph's Regional College is 221st of 539 and St Peter's Primary School is 558th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.