Glenferrie Primary School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 272 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glenferrie Primary School
Hawthorn · Government primary · Prep-6
244 students · ICSEA 1160
St Joseph's School
Hawthorn · Catholic primary · Prep-6
369 students · ICSEA 1156
| Measure | Glenferrie Primary School Hawthorn VIC | St Joseph's School Hawthorn VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #121 of 1,290 | #230 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #216 of 4,908 | #471 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 244 | 369 |
| Girls / boys | 122 / 122 | 181 / 188 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1160 | 1156 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 64% | 63% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.6 | 24.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.2 | 10.1 |
| Language background other than English | 61% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Hawthorn 3122 | Hawthorn 3122 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.glenferrieps.vic.edu.au | www.sjhawthorn.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Glenferrie Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (79.5 vs 75.9).
- •Glenferrie Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1160 vs 1156), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's School is the larger school with 369 students compared with 244.
- •St Joseph's School has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -28%).
- •Glenferrie Primary 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 Glenferrie Primary School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, Glenferrie Primary School ranks higher (79.5 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 Glenferrie Primary School and St Joseph's School?
About 272 m in a straight line, between Hawthorn and Hawthorn in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glenferrie Primary School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 14.9.
How do Glenferrie Primary School and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Glenferrie Primary School is 121st of 1,290 and St Joseph's School is 230th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.