Boronia K-12 College vs St Joseph's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Boronia K-12 College
Boronia · Government combined · Prep-12
494 students · ICSEA 982
St Joseph's Primary School
Boronia · Catholic primary · Prep-6
129 students · ICSEA 1086
| Measure | Boronia K-12 College Boronia VIC | St Joseph's Primary School Boronia VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #196 of 239 | #361 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #901 of 1,259 | #853 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 494 | 129 |
| Girls / boys | 248 / 246 | 51 / 78 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | 41 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 52 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2.9% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 982 | 1086 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 10.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.4 | 11.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.6 | 6.7 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 3% |
| Suburb | Boronia 3155 | Boronia 3155 |
| Council area | Knox | Knox |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.boroniak-12.vic.edu.au | www.sjboronia.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.7 vs 38.0).
- •St Joseph's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1086 vs 982), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.6).
- •Boronia K-12 College is the larger school with 494 students compared with 129.
- •Boronia K-12 College 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 Boronia K-12 College better than St Joseph's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Primary School ranks higher (71.7 vs 38.0 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 Boronia K-12 College and St Joseph's Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Boronia and Boronia in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Boronia K-12 College has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Primary School has 10.9.
How do Boronia K-12 College and St Joseph's Primary School rank in VIC?
Boronia K-12 College is 196th of 239 and St Joseph's Primary School is 361st of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.