Croxton School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Croxton School
Northcote · Government special · U
130 students · ICSEA 1008
St Joseph's School
Northcote · Catholic primary · Prep-6
190 students · ICSEA 1110
| Measure | Croxton School Northcote VIC | St Joseph's School Northcote VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | – | #88 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #147 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | Prep-6 |
| Students | 130 | 190 |
| Girls / boys | 42 / 88 | 89 / 101 |
| Foundation intake | – | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1008 | 1110 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 4.7 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.8 | 17.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.8 | 6.0 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 0% |
| Suburb | Northcote 3070 | Northcote 3070 |
| Council area | Darebin | Darebin |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.croxton.vic.edu.au | www.sjnorthcote.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1110 vs 1008), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Croxton School has fewer students per teacher (4.7 vs 11.0).
- •St Joseph's School is the larger school with 190 students compared with 130.
- •St Joseph's School has grown faster over five years (44% vs -13%).
- •Croxton 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 Croxton 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 Croxton School and St Joseph's School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Northcote and Northcote in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Croxton School has 4.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 11.0.
How do Croxton School and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Croxton School is unranked and St Joseph's School is 88th of 1,290 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.