Hoa Nghiem Primary School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hoa Nghiem Primary School
Springvale South · Independent primary · Prep-6
70 students · ICSEA 1017
St Joseph's School
Springvale · Catholic primary · Prep-6
527 students · ICSEA 1008
| Measure | Hoa Nghiem Primary School Springvale South VIC | St Joseph's School Springvale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #933 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2895 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 70 | 527 |
| Girls / boys | 37 / 33 | 259 / 268 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 64 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +43% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 1008 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 35.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.7 | 14.6 |
| Language background other than English | 99% | 94% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Springvale South 3172 | Springvale 3171 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hoanghiem.vic.edu.au/ | www.sjspringvale.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hoa Nghiem Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (55.4 vs 47.3).
- •Hoa Nghiem Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1017 vs 1008), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hoa Nghiem Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 14.9).
- •St Joseph's School is the larger school with 527 students compared with 70.
- •Hoa Nghiem Primary School has grown faster over five years (43% vs -10%).
- •Hoa Nghiem Primary School 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 Hoa Nghiem Primary School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, Hoa Nghiem Primary School ranks higher (55.4 vs 47.3 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 Hoa Nghiem Primary School and St Joseph's School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Springvale South and Springvale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hoa Nghiem Primary School has 10.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 14.9.
How do Hoa Nghiem Primary School and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Hoa Nghiem Primary School is unranked and St Joseph's School is 933rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.