Laura Primary School vs St Joseph's Parish School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 9.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Laura Primary School
Laura · Government primary · R-6
62 students · ICSEA 993
St Joseph's Parish School
Gladstone · Catholic primary · R-6
53 students · ICSEA 1046
| Measure | Laura Primary School Laura SA | St Joseph's Parish School Gladstone SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 62 | 53 |
| Girls / boys | 33 / 29 | 30 / 23 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 993 | 1046 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 9.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 2% |
| Suburb | Laura 5480 | Gladstone 5473 |
| Council area | Northern Areas | Northern Areas |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.lauraps.sa.edu.au | www.stjoglad.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Parish School scores higher on the Success Index (63.9 vs 44.0).
- •St Joseph's Parish School has the higher ICSEA (1046 vs 993), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Parish School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 10.9).
- •Laura Primary School is the larger school with 62 students compared with 53.
- •St Joseph's Parish School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -28%).
- •Laura Primary School is a government school while St Joseph's Parish 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 Laura Primary School better than St Joseph's Parish School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Parish School ranks higher (63.9 vs 44.0 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 Laura Primary School and St Joseph's Parish School?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Laura and Gladstone in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Laura Primary School has 10.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Parish School has 9.3.
How do Laura Primary School and St Joseph's Parish School rank in SA?
Laura Primary School is unranked and St Joseph's Parish School is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.