Our Lady of Hope School vs St Joseph's Parish School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 171 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Hope School
Greenwith · Catholic primary · R-6
292 students · ICSEA 1045
St Joseph's Parish School
Gladstone · Catholic primary · R-6
53 students · ICSEA 1046
| Measure | Our Lady of Hope School Greenwith SA | St Joseph's Parish School Gladstone SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #119 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1710 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 292 | 53 |
| Girls / boys | 161 / 131 | 30 / 23 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1045 | 1046 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 9.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.0 | 5.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.3 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Greenwith 5125 | Gladstone 5473 |
| Council area | Tea Tree Gully | Northern Areas |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.oloh.catholic.edu.au | www.stjoglad.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Parish School scores higher on the Success Index (63.9 vs 62.3).
- •St Joseph's Parish School has the higher ICSEA (1046 vs 1045), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Parish School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 13.9).
- •Our Lady of Hope School is the larger school with 292 students compared with 53.
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 Our Lady of Hope School better than St Joseph's Parish School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Parish School ranks higher (63.9 vs 62.3 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 Our Lady of Hope School and St Joseph's Parish School?
About 171 km in a straight line, between Greenwith and Gladstone in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady of Hope School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Parish School has 9.3.
How do Our Lady of Hope School and St Joseph's Parish School rank in SA?
Our Lady of Hope School is 119th of 348 and St Joseph's Parish School is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.