Balnarring Primary School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 7.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Balnarring Primary School
Balnarring · Government primary · Prep-6
312 students · ICSEA 1084
St Joseph's School
Crib Point · Catholic primary · Prep-6
201 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | Balnarring Primary School Balnarring VIC | St Joseph's School Crib Point VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #398 of 1,290 | #611 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #996 of 4,908 | #1782 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 312 | 201 |
| Girls / boys | 150 / 162 | 90 / 111 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 41 |
| 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 | 1084 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.9 | 19.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.4 | 9.9 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Balnarring 3926 | Crib Point 3919 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.balnarringps.vic.edu.au | www.sjcribpoint.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Balnarring Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (70.2 vs 61.7).
- •Balnarring Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1084 vs 1038), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 14.2).
- •Balnarring Primary School is the larger school with 312 students compared with 201.
- •St Joseph's School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -21%).
- •Balnarring 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Springvale
Frequently asked questions
Is Balnarring Primary School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, Balnarring Primary School ranks higher (70.2 vs 61.7 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 Balnarring Primary School and St Joseph's School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Balnarring and Crib Point in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Balnarring Primary School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 10.4.
How do Balnarring Primary School and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Balnarring Primary School is 398th of 1,290 and St Joseph's School is 611th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.