Allansford and District Primary School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 9.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Allansford and District Primary School
Allansford · Government primary · Prep-6
160 students · ICSEA 1006
St Joseph's School
Warrnambool · Catholic primary · Prep-6
622 students · ICSEA 1068
| Measure | Allansford and District Primary School Allansford VIC | St Joseph's School Warrnambool VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 65 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #909 of 1,290 | #519 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2805 of 4,908 | #1433 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 160 | 622 |
| Girls / boys | 84 / 76 | 281 / 341 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 85 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1006 | 1068 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 41.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.3 | 20.1 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Allansford 3277 | Warrnambool 3280 |
| Council area | Warrnambool | Warrnambool |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.allansford-ps.vic.edu.au | www.sjwarrnambool.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (65.4 vs 48.4).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1068 vs 1006), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Allansford and District Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.0).
- •St Joseph's School is the larger school with 622 students compared with 160.
- •St Joseph's School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -4%).
- •Allansford and District 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 Allansford and District Primary School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (65.4 vs 48.4 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 Allansford and District Primary School and St Joseph's School?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Allansford and Warrnambool in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Allansford and District Primary School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 15.0.
How do Allansford and District Primary School and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Allansford and District Primary School is 909th of 1,290 and St Joseph's School is 519th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.