Coburg West Primary School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coburg West Primary School
Coburg · Government primary · Prep-6
370 students · ICSEA 1147
St Joseph's School
Brunswick West · Catholic primary · Prep-6
186 students · ICSEA 1124
| Measure | Coburg West Primary School Coburg VIC | St Joseph's School Brunswick West VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #93 of 1,290 | #178 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #157 of 4,908 | #340 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 370 | 186 |
| Girls / boys | 177 / 193 | 91 / 95 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | -33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1147 | 1124 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 59% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.6 | 16.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 5.4 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Coburg 3058 | Brunswick West 3055 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Merri-bek |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cobw.vic.edu.au/ | www.sjbwickw.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Coburg West Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (80.8 vs 77.9).
- •Coburg West Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1147 vs 1124), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.9).
- •Coburg West Primary School is the larger school with 370 students compared with 186.
- •Coburg West 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 Coburg West Primary School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, Coburg West Primary School ranks higher (80.8 vs 77.9 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 Coburg West Primary School and St Joseph's School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Coburg and Brunswick West in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coburg West Primary School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 11.5.
How do Coburg West Primary School and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Coburg West Primary School is 93rd of 1,290 and St Joseph's School is 178th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.