Brunswick North West Primary School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 639 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brunswick North West Primary School
Brunswick West · Government primary · Prep-6
375 students · ICSEA 1140
St Joseph's School
Brunswick West · Catholic primary · Prep-6
186 students · ICSEA 1124
| Measure | Brunswick North West Primary School Brunswick West VIC | St Joseph's School Brunswick West VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #175 of 1,290 | #178 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #332 of 4,908 | #340 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 375 | 186 |
| Girls / boys | 186 / 189 | 91 / 95 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1140 | 1124 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 56% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.7 | 16.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.9 | 5.4 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Brunswick West 3055 | Brunswick West 3055 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Merri-bek |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.brunswicknwps.vic.edu.au | www.sjbwickw.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (77.9 vs 77.9).
- •Brunswick North West Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1140 vs 1124), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.6).
- •Brunswick North West Primary School is the larger school with 375 students compared with 186.
- •Brunswick North West Primary School has grown faster over five years (-16% vs -33%).
- •Brunswick North West 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 Brunswick North West Primary School better than St Joseph's 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 Brunswick North West Primary School and St Joseph's School?
About 639 m in a straight line, between Brunswick West and Brunswick West in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brunswick North West Primary School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 11.5.
How do Brunswick North West Primary School and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Brunswick North West Primary School is 175th of 1,290 and St Joseph's School is 178th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.