Chiltern Primary School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 136 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chiltern Primary School
Chiltern · Government primary · Prep-6
71 students · ICSEA 987
St Joseph's School
Chiltern · Catholic primary · Prep-6
33 students · ICSEA 988
| Measure | Chiltern Primary School Chiltern VIC | St Joseph's School Chiltern VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 71 | 33 |
| Girls / boys | 28 / 43 | 16 / 17 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +27% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 987 | 988 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 6.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 4.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.5 | 2.1 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 3% |
| Suburb | Chiltern 3683 | Chiltern 3683 |
| Council area | Indigo | Indigo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.chilternps.vic.edu.au | www.sjchiltern.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (44.0 vs 43.2).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (988 vs 987), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's School has fewer students per teacher (6.9 vs 14.2).
- •Chiltern Primary School is the larger school with 71 students compared with 33.
- •Chiltern Primary School has grown faster over five years (27% vs -8%).
- •Chiltern 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 Chiltern 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 Chiltern Primary School and St Joseph's School?
About 136 m in a straight line, between Chiltern and Chiltern in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chiltern Primary School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 6.9.
How do Chiltern Primary School and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Chiltern Primary School is unranked and St Joseph's School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.