Renmark Primary School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Renmark Primary School
Renmark · Government primary · R-6
219 students · ICSEA 911
St Joseph's School
Renmark · Catholic primary · R-6
260 students · ICSEA 1015
| Measure | Renmark Primary School Renmark SA | St Joseph's School Renmark SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #300 of 348 | #154 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #4174 of 4,908 | #2274 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 219 | 260 |
| Girls / boys | 115 / 104 | 119 / 141 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 911 | 1015 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.3 | 19.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.7 | 14.2 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 2% |
| Suburb | Renmark 5341 | Renmark 5341 |
| Council area | Renmark Paringa | Renmark Paringa |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | renmarkps.sa.edu.au/ | www.sjsr.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (55.7 vs 29.4).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1015 vs 911), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Renmark Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.2).
- •St Joseph's School is the larger school with 260 students compared with 219.
- •St Joseph's School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -21%).
- •Renmark 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 Renmark Primary School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (55.7 vs 29.4 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 Renmark Primary School and St Joseph's School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Renmark and Renmark in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Renmark Primary School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 13.2.
How do Renmark Primary School and St Joseph's School rank in SA?
Renmark Primary School is 300th of 348 and St Joseph's School is 154th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.