Chelsea Heights Primary School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chelsea Heights Primary School
Chelsea Heights · Government primary · Prep-6
415 students · ICSEA 1059
St Joseph's School
Chelsea · Catholic primary · Prep-6
317 students · ICSEA 1084
| Measure | Chelsea Heights Primary School Chelsea Heights VIC | St Joseph's School Chelsea VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #526 of 1,290 | #471 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1444 of 4,908 | #1274 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 415 | 317 |
| Girls / boys | 207 / 208 | 153 / 164 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1059 | 1084 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.9 | 23.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.1 | 6.2 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Chelsea Heights 3196 | Chelsea 3196 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.chps.vic.edu.au | www.sjchelsea.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (67.2 vs 65.1).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1084 vs 1059), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.9).
- •Chelsea Heights Primary School is the larger school with 415 students compared with 317.
- •Chelsea Heights Primary School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -13%).
- •Chelsea Heights 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 Chelsea Heights Primary School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (67.2 vs 65.1 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 Chelsea Heights Primary School and St Joseph's School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Chelsea Heights and Chelsea in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chelsea Heights Primary School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 13.5.
How do Chelsea Heights Primary School and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Chelsea Heights Primary School is 526th of 1,290 and St Joseph's School is 471st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.