Barnawartha Primary School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 7.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Barnawartha Primary School
Barnawartha · Government primary · Prep-6
60 students · ICSEA 991
St Joseph's School
Chiltern · Catholic primary · Prep-6
33 students · ICSEA 988
| Measure | Barnawartha Primary School Barnawartha VIC | St Joseph's School Chiltern VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 60 | 33 |
| Girls / boys | 26 / 34 | 16 / 17 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 991 | 988 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 6.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.7 | 4.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.2 | 2.1 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 3% |
| Suburb | Barnawartha 3688 | Chiltern 3683 |
| Council area | Indigo | Indigo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | barnawarthaprimaryschool.com/ | www.sjchiltern.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Barnawartha Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (45.2 vs 43.2).
- •Barnawartha Primary School has the higher ICSEA (991 vs 988), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's School has fewer students per teacher (6.9 vs 12.8).
- •Barnawartha Primary School is the larger school with 60 students compared with 33.
- •Barnawartha Primary School has grown faster over five years (25% vs -8%).
- •Barnawartha 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 Barnawartha Primary School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, Barnawartha Primary School ranks higher (45.2 vs 43.2 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 Barnawartha Primary School and St Joseph's School?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Barnawartha and Chiltern in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Barnawartha Primary School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 6.9.
How do Barnawartha Primary School and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Barnawartha Primary School is unranked and St Joseph's School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.