Benalla P-12 College vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 839 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Benalla P-12 College
Benalla · Government combined · Prep-12
700 students · ICSEA 934
St Joseph's School
Benalla · Catholic primary · Prep-6
391 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | Benalla P-12 College Benalla VIC | St Joseph's School Benalla VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #232 of 239 | #634 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1156 of 1,259 | #1875 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 700 | 391 |
| Girls / boys | 337 / 363 | 206 / 185 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | 57 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 40 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 23 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 934 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.8 | 27.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 49.3 | 13.1 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 3% |
| Suburb | Benalla 3672 | Benalla 3672 |
| Council area | Benalla | Benalla |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | benallap12.vic.edu.au/ | www.sjbenalla.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (60.7 vs 26.3).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1037 vs 934), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Benalla P-12 College has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.4).
- •Benalla P-12 College is the larger school with 700 students compared with 391.
- •St Joseph's School has grown faster over five years (18% vs -20%).
- •Benalla P-12 College 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 Benalla P-12 College better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (60.7 vs 26.3 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 Benalla P-12 College and St Joseph's School?
About 839 m in a straight line, between Benalla and Benalla in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Benalla P-12 College has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 14.4.
How do Benalla P-12 College and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Benalla P-12 College is 232nd of 239 and St Joseph's School is 634th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.