Katherine South Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northern Territory, 3.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Katherine South Primary School
Katherine South · Government primary · T-6
180 students · ICSEA 907
St Joseph's Catholic College
Katherine · Catholic combined · T-12
299 students · ICSEA 974
| Measure | Katherine South Primary School Katherine South NT | St Joseph's Catholic College Katherine NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #39 of 52 | #7 of 40 |
| National rank (type) | #4460 of 4,908 | #707 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | T-6 | T-12 |
| Students | 180 | 299 |
| Girls / boys | 80 / 100 | 132 / 167 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 47 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 10 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -35% | +47% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 907 | 974 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.2 | 26.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 22.0 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 37% | 27% |
| Suburb | Katherine South 0850 | Katherine 0850 |
| Council area | Katherine | Katherine |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | www.katherinesouthprimary.nt.edu.au | www.stjoeys.college/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (47.5 vs 25.5).
- •St Joseph's Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (974 vs 907), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.7).
- •St Joseph's Catholic College is the larger school with 299 students compared with 180.
- •St Joseph's Catholic College has grown faster over five years (47% vs -35%).
- •Katherine South Primary School is a government school while St Joseph's Catholic College is a catholic 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 Katherine South Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic College?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Catholic College ranks higher (47.5 vs 25.5 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 Katherine South Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic College?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Katherine South and Katherine in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Katherine South Primary School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Catholic College has 11.5.
How do Katherine South Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic College rank in NT?
Katherine South Primary School is 39th of 52 and St Joseph's Catholic College is 7th of 40 among primary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.