Cardross Primary School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 4.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cardross Primary School
Cardross · Government primary · Prep-6
100 students · ICSEA 974
St Joseph's School
Red Cliffs · Catholic primary · Prep-6
87 students · ICSEA 985
| Measure | Cardross Primary School Cardross VIC | St Joseph's School Red Cliffs VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1116 of 1,290 | #992 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3579 of 4,908 | #3113 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 100 | 87 |
| Girls / boys | 43 / 57 | 52 / 35 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 974 | 985 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.0 | 8.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.3 | 6.4 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 14% |
| Suburb | Cardross 3496 | Red Cliffs 3496 |
| Council area | Mildura | Mildura |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.cardrossps.vic.edu.au | www.sjredcliffs.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (44.6 vs 37.8).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (985 vs 974), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.5).
- •Cardross Primary School is the larger school with 100 students compared with 87.
- •Cardross 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 Cardross Primary School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (44.6 vs 37.8 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 Cardross Primary School and St Joseph's School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Cardross and Red Cliffs in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cardross Primary School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 10.3.
How do Cardross Primary School and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Cardross Primary School is 1116th of 1,290 and St Joseph's School is 992nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.