Christ the King Primary School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 220 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Christ the King Primary School
Braybrook · Catholic primary · Prep-6
211 students · ICSEA 1006
St Joseph's School
Cobram · Catholic primary · Prep-6
308 students · ICSEA 1006
| Measure | Christ the King Primary School Braybrook VIC | St Joseph's School Cobram VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #848 of 1,290 | #809 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2603 of 4,908 | #2434 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 211 | 308 |
| Girls / boys | 91 / 120 | 147 / 161 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1006 | 1006 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.3 | 24.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 10.4 |
| Language background other than English | 54% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 4% |
| Suburb | Braybrook 3019 | Cobram 3644 |
| Council area | Maribyrnong | Moira |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.ctkbraybrook.catholic.edu.au | www.sjcobram.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (53.7 vs 51.2).
- •Christ the King Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.8).
- •St Joseph's School is the larger school with 308 students compared with 211.
- •St Joseph's School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -16%).
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 Christ the King Primary School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (53.7 vs 51.2 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 Christ the King Primary School and St Joseph's School?
About 220 km in a straight line, between Braybrook and Cobram in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Christ the King Primary School has 10.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 12.8.
How do Christ the King Primary School and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Christ the King Primary School is 848th of 1,290 and St Joseph's School is 809th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.