Chelsea Primary School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 307 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chelsea Primary School
Chelsea · Government primary · Prep-6
360 students · ICSEA 1075
St Joseph's School
Chelsea · Catholic primary · Prep-6
317 students · ICSEA 1084
| Measure | Chelsea Primary School Chelsea VIC | St Joseph's School Chelsea VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #179 of 1,290 | #471 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #341 of 4,908 | #1274 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 360 | 317 |
| Girls / boys | 187 / 173 | 153 / 164 |
| Foundation intake | 58 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +30% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1075 | 1084 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.5 | 23.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.4 | 6.2 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Chelsea 3196 | Chelsea 3196 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.chelseaps.vic.edu.au | www.sjchelsea.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Chelsea Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (77.8 vs 67.2).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1084 vs 1075), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chelsea Primary School is the larger school with 360 students compared with 317.
- •Chelsea Primary School has grown faster over five years (30% vs -13%).
- •Chelsea 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 Primary School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, Chelsea Primary School ranks higher (77.8 vs 67.2 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 Primary School and St Joseph's School?
About 307 m in a straight line, between Chelsea and Chelsea in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chelsea Primary School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 13.5.
How do Chelsea Primary School and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Chelsea Primary School is 179th of 1,290 and St Joseph's School is 471st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.