Barmera Primary School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Barmera Primary School
Barmera · Government primary · R-6
132 students · ICSEA 925
St Joseph's School
Barmera · Catholic primary · R-6
67 students · ICSEA 957
| Measure | Barmera Primary School Barmera SA | St Joseph's School Barmera SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #305 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4271 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 132 | 67 |
| Girls / boys | 58 / 74 | 42 / 25 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -34% | -37% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 925 | 957 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 5.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 7.3 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 0% |
| Suburb | Barmera 5345 | Barmera 5345 |
| Council area | Berri Barmera | Berri Barmera |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.barmeraps.sa.edu.au | www.stjobarmera.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (31.5 vs 28.0).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (957 vs 925), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Barmera Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.4).
- •Barmera Primary School is the larger school with 132 students compared with 67.
- •Barmera Primary School is a government school while St Joseph's School 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 Barmera Primary School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (31.5 vs 28.0 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 Barmera Primary School and St Joseph's School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Barmera and Barmera in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Barmera Primary School has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 12.4.
How do Barmera Primary School and St Joseph's School rank in SA?
Barmera Primary School is 305th of 348 and St Joseph's School is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.