Cobdogla Primary School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 5.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cobdogla Primary School
Cobdogla · Government primary · R-6
107 students · ICSEA 983
St Joseph's School
Barmera · Catholic primary · R-6
67 students · ICSEA 957
| Measure | Cobdogla Primary School Cobdogla SA | St Joseph's School Barmera SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #225 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3269 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 107 | 67 |
| Girls / boys | 57 / 50 | 42 / 25 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -37% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 983 | 957 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 5.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.6 | 7.3 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 0% |
| Suburb | Cobdogla 5346 | Barmera 5345 |
| Council area | Berri Barmera | Berri Barmera |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.cobdoglaps.sa.edu.au/ | www.stjobarmera.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cobdogla Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (42.2 vs 31.5).
- •Cobdogla Primary School has the higher ICSEA (983 vs 957), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.3).
- •Cobdogla Primary School is the larger school with 107 students compared with 67.
- •Cobdogla Primary School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -37%).
- •Cobdogla 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 Cobdogla Primary School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, Cobdogla Primary School ranks higher (42.2 vs 31.5 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 Cobdogla Primary School and St Joseph's School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Cobdogla and Barmera in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cobdogla Primary School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 12.4.
How do Cobdogla Primary School and St Joseph's School rank in SA?
Cobdogla Primary School is 225th of 348 and St Joseph's School is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.