Bonbeach Primary School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bonbeach Primary School
Bonbeach · Government primary · Prep-6
367 students · ICSEA 1077
St Joseph's School
Chelsea · Catholic primary · Prep-6
317 students · ICSEA 1084
| Measure | Bonbeach Primary School Bonbeach VIC | St Joseph's School Chelsea VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #363 of 1,290 | #471 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #856 of 4,908 | #1274 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 367 | 317 |
| Girls / boys | 187 / 180 | 153 / 164 |
| Foundation intake | 56 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1077 | 1084 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.2 | 23.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 6.2 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bonbeach 3196 | Chelsea 3196 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bonbeachps.vic.edu.au | www.sjchelsea.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bonbeach Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.6 vs 67.2).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1084 vs 1077), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bonbeach Primary School is the larger school with 367 students compared with 317.
- •Bonbeach Primary School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -13%).
- •Bonbeach 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 Bonbeach Primary School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, Bonbeach Primary School ranks higher (71.6 vs 67.2 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 Bonbeach Primary School and St Joseph's School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bonbeach and Chelsea in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bonbeach Primary School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 13.5.
How do Bonbeach Primary School and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Bonbeach Primary School is 363rd of 1,290 and St Joseph's School is 471st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.