Glossop Community School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 6.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glossop Community School
Glossop · Government primary · R-6
41 students · ICSEA 845
St Joseph's School
Barmera · Catholic primary · R-6
67 students · ICSEA 957
| Measure | Glossop Community School Glossop SA | St Joseph's School Barmera SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 41 | 67 |
| Girls / boys | 14 / 27 | 42 / 25 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -37% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 845 | 957 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 76% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 6.6 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.2 | 5.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 7.3 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 37% | 0% |
| Suburb | Glossop 5344 | Barmera 5345 |
| Council area | Berri Barmera | Berri Barmera |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.glossopps.sa.edu.au/ | www.stjobarmera.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (31.5 vs 23.6).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (957 vs 845), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glossop Community School has fewer students per teacher (6.6 vs 12.4).
- •St Joseph's School is the larger school with 67 students compared with 41.
- •Glossop Community School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -37%).
- •Glossop Community 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 Glossop Community School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (31.5 vs 23.6 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 Glossop Community School and St Joseph's School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Glossop and Barmera in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glossop Community School has 6.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 12.4.
How do Glossop Community School and St Joseph's School rank in SA?
Glossop Community School is unranked and St Joseph's School is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.