EdSpace vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
EdSpace
Benalla · Independent special · U
23 students · ICSEA 1043
St Joseph's School
Benalla · Catholic primary · Prep-6
391 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | EdSpace Benalla VIC | St Joseph's School Benalla VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #634 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1875 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | Prep-6 |
| Students | 23 | 391 |
| Girls / boys | 11 / 12 | 206 / 185 |
| Foundation intake | – | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1043 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.9 | 27.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 13.1 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 3% |
| Suburb | Benalla 3672 | Benalla 3672 |
| Council area | Benalla | Benalla |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.capabilitybuilding.org.au | www.sjbenalla.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •EdSpace has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 1037), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •EdSpace has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.4).
- •St Joseph's School is the larger school with 391 students compared with 23.
- •St Joseph's School has grown faster over five years (18% vs 0%).
- •EdSpace 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 EdSpace 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 EdSpace and St Joseph's School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Benalla and Benalla in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
EdSpace has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 14.4.
How do EdSpace and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
EdSpace is unranked and St Joseph's School is 634th of 1,290 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.