Fyans Park Primary School vs St Joseph's College Geelong
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 581 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fyans Park Primary School
Newtown · Government primary · Prep-6
405 students · ICSEA 1131
St Joseph's College Geelong
Newtown · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,742 students · ICSEA 1075
| Measure | Fyans Park Primary School Newtown VIC | St Joseph's College Geelong Newtown VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #106 of 1,290 | #102 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #185 of 4,908 | #274 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 405 | 1,742 |
| Girls / boys | 206 / 199 | 0 / 1,742 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 322 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 263 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1131 | 1075 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 52% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.0 | 148.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.9 | 89.7 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Newtown 3220 | Newtown 3220 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.fyansparkps.vic.edu.au | www.sjc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Fyans Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (80.1 vs 70.7).
- •Fyans Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1131 vs 1075), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's College Geelong has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.0).
- •St Joseph's College Geelong is the larger school with 1,742 students compared with 405.
- •Fyans Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -6%).
- •Fyans Park Primary School is a government school while St Joseph's College Geelong 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 Fyans Park Primary School better than St Joseph's College Geelong?
On the Success Index, Fyans Park Primary School ranks higher (80.1 vs 70.7 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 Fyans Park Primary School and St Joseph's College Geelong?
About 581 m in a straight line, between Newtown and Newtown in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fyans Park Primary School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's College Geelong has 11.7.
How do Fyans Park Primary School and St Joseph's College Geelong rank in VIC?
Fyans Park Primary School is 106th of 1,290 and St Joseph's College Geelong is 102nd of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.