Chairo Christian School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 3.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chairo Christian School
Drouin · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,691 students · ICSEA 1055
St Joseph's School
Warragul · Catholic primary · Prep-6
335 students · ICSEA 1051
| Measure | Chairo Christian School Drouin VIC | St Joseph's School Warragul VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #129 of 239 | #698 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #469 of 1,259 | #2072 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,691 | 335 |
| Girls / boys | 866 / 825 | 187 / 148 |
| Foundation intake | 112 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | 174 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 122 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.7% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 1051 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 16.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 136.6 | 19.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 94.9 | 10.7 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Drouin 3818 | Warragul 3820 |
| Council area | Baw Baw | Baw Baw |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.chairo.vic.edu.au/ | www.stjwarragul.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Chairo Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (59.6 vs 58.3).
- •Chairo Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1055 vs 1051), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chairo Christian School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 16.9).
- •Chairo Christian School is the larger school with 1,691 students compared with 335.
- •Chairo Christian School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -7%).
- •Chairo Christian School is a independent 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 Chairo Christian School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, Chairo Christian School ranks higher (59.6 vs 58.3 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 Chairo Christian School and St Joseph's School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Drouin and Warragul in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chairo Christian School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 16.9.
How do Chairo Christian School and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Chairo Christian School is 129th of 239 and St Joseph's School is 698th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.