Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 7.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School
South Melbourne · Catholic primary · Prep-6
369 students · ICSEA 1154
St Joseph's School
Hawthorn · Catholic primary · Prep-6
369 students · ICSEA 1156
| Measure | Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School South Melbourne VIC | St Joseph's School Hawthorn VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #58 of 1,290 | #230 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #90 of 4,908 | #471 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 369 | 369 |
| Girls / boys | 191 / 178 | 181 / 188 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1154 | 1156 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 62% | 63% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.8 | 24.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.0 | 10.1 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | South Melbourne 3205 | Hawthorn 3122 |
| Council area | Port Phillip | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gsmelbournesth.catholic.edu.au | www.sjhawthorn.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (82.8 vs 75.9).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1156 vs 1154), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's School is the larger school with 369 students compared with 369.
- •Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -12%).
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 Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School ranks higher (82.8 vs 75.9 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 Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School and St Joseph's School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between South Melbourne and Hawthorn in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 14.9.
How do Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School is 58th of 1,290 and St Joseph's School is 230th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.