Bayswater South Primary School vs St Joseph's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bayswater South Primary School
Bayswater · Government primary · Prep-6
339 students · ICSEA 1099
St Joseph's Primary School
Boronia · Catholic primary · Prep-6
129 students · ICSEA 1086
| Measure | Bayswater South Primary School Bayswater VIC | St Joseph's Primary School Boronia VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #377 of 1,290 | #361 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #908 of 4,908 | #853 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 339 | 129 |
| Girls / boys | 180 / 159 | 51 / 78 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1099 | 1086 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 10.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.5 | 11.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Language background other than English | 65% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Bayswater 3153 | Boronia 3155 |
| Council area | Knox | Knox |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.baysouthps.vic.edu.au | www.sjboronia.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (71.1 vs 71.7).
- •Bayswater South Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1099 vs 1086), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 14.4).
- •Bayswater South Primary School is the larger school with 339 students compared with 129.
- •Bayswater South Primary School has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -23%).
- •Bayswater South Primary School is a government school while St Joseph's Primary 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 Bayswater South Primary School better than St Joseph's Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bayswater South Primary School and St Joseph's Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bayswater and Boronia in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bayswater South Primary School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Primary School has 10.9.
How do Bayswater South Primary School and St Joseph's Primary School rank in VIC?
Bayswater South Primary School is 377th of 1,290 and St Joseph's Primary School is 361st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.