Armadale Primary School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Armadale Primary School
Armadale · Government primary · Prep-6
254 students · ICSEA 1156
St Joseph's School
Malvern · Catholic primary · Prep-6
183 students · ICSEA 1156
| Measure | Armadale Primary School Armadale VIC | St Joseph's School Malvern VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #202 of 1,290 | #29 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #401 of 4,908 | #47 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 254 | 183 |
| Girls / boys | 131 / 123 | 68 / 115 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1156 | 1156 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 63% | 62% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.2 | 17.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Armadale 3143 | Malvern 3144 |
| Council area | Stonnington | Stonnington |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.armadaleps.vic.edu.au | www.sjmalvern.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (84.3 vs 76.8).
- •St Joseph's School has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 14.8).
- •Armadale Primary School is the larger school with 254 students compared with 183.
- •St Joseph's School has grown faster over five years (16% vs -26%).
- •Armadale 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 Armadale Primary School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (84.3 vs 76.8 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 Armadale Primary School and St Joseph's School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Armadale and Malvern in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Armadale Primary School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 10.8.
How do Armadale Primary School and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Armadale Primary School is 202nd of 1,290 and St Joseph's School is 29th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.