ECG Secondary College vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
ECG Secondary College
Warragul · Independent special · 9-12
306 students · ICSEA 957
St Joseph's School
Warragul · Catholic primary · Prep-6
335 students · ICSEA 1051
| Measure | ECG Secondary College Warragul VIC | St Joseph's School Warragul VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #698 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2072 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | 9-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 306 | 335 |
| Girls / boys | 148 / 158 | 187 / 148 |
| Foundation intake | – | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 33 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +103% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 957 | 1051 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 16.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.1 | 19.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 45.7 | 10.7 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Warragul 3820 | Warragul 3820 |
| Council area | Baw Baw | Baw Baw |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | ecg.vic.edu.au/ | www.stjwarragul.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1051 vs 957), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •ECG Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 16.9).
- •St Joseph's School is the larger school with 335 students compared with 306.
- •ECG Secondary College has grown faster over five years (103% vs -7%).
- •ECG Secondary College is a independent 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 ECG Secondary College 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 ECG Secondary College and St Joseph's School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Warragul and Warragul in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
ECG Secondary College has 9.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 16.9.
How do ECG Secondary College and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
ECG Secondary College is unranked and St Joseph's School is 698th of 1,290 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.