Navigator College vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Navigator College
Port Lincoln · Independent combined · R-12
466 students · ICSEA 1013
St Joseph's School
Port Lincoln · Catholic combined · R-12
829 students · ICSEA 1015
| Measure | Navigator College Port Lincoln SA | St Joseph's School Port Lincoln SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #57 of 145 | #78 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #697 of 1,259 | #826 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | R-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 466 | 829 |
| Girls / boys | 236 / 230 | 434 / 395 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | 41 | 63 |
| Year 12 cohort | 34 | 49 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1013 | 1015 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.2 | 61.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.0 | 34.0 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 4% |
| Suburb | Port Lincoln 5606 | Port Lincoln 5606 |
| Council area | Port Lincoln | Port Lincoln |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | www.navigator.sa.edu.au | www.sjspl.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Navigator College scores higher on the Success Index (47.9 vs 41.9).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1015 vs 1013), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Navigator College has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.5).
- •St Joseph's School is the larger school with 829 students compared with 466.
- •St Joseph's School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -1%).
- •Navigator College is a independent 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 Navigator College better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, Navigator College ranks higher (47.9 vs 41.9 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 Navigator College and St Joseph's School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Port Lincoln and Port Lincoln in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Navigator College has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 13.5.
How do Navigator College and St Joseph's School rank in SA?
Navigator College is 57th of 145 and St Joseph's School is 78th of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.