All Saints Parish School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 84 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
All Saints Parish School
Portland · Catholic primary · Prep-6
260 students · ICSEA 1003
St Joseph's School
Coleraine · Catholic primary · Prep-6
34 students · ICSEA 1003
| Measure | All Saints Parish School Portland VIC | St Joseph's School Coleraine VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #941 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2927 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 260 | 34 |
| Girls / boys | 142 / 118 | 12 / 22 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1003 | 1003 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 7.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.3 | 4.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.7 | 3.7 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 12% |
| Suburb | Portland 3305 | Coleraine 3315 |
| Council area | Glenelg | Southern Grampians |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.asportland.catholic.edu.au | www.sjcoleraine.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (50.6 vs 46.8).
- •St Joseph's School has fewer students per teacher (7.7 vs 13.5).
- •All Saints Parish School is the larger school with 260 students compared with 34.
- •All Saints Parish School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -21%).
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 All Saints Parish School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (50.6 vs 46.8 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 All Saints Parish School and St Joseph's School?
About 84 km in a straight line, between Portland and Coleraine in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
All Saints Parish School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 7.7.
How do All Saints Parish School and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
All Saints Parish School is 941st of 1,290 and St Joseph's School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.