Holy Eucharist School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 222 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Eucharist School
St Albans · Catholic primary · Prep-6
548 students · ICSEA 972
St Joseph's School
Penshurst · Catholic primary · Prep-6
16 students · ICSEA 973
| Measure | Holy Eucharist School St Albans VIC | St Joseph's School Penshurst VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1104 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3540 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 548 | 16 |
| Girls / boys | 270 / 278 | 7 / 9 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | 1 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 972 | 973 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.2 | 4.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 92% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 13% |
| Suburb | St Albans 3021 | Penshurst 3289 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Southern Grampians |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.hestalbanssth.catholic.edu.au | www.sjpenshurst.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Eucharist School scores higher on the Success Index (38.4 vs 29.9).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (973 vs 972), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Eucharist School is the larger school with 548 students compared with 16.
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 Holy Eucharist School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, Holy Eucharist School ranks higher (38.4 vs 29.9 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 Holy Eucharist School and St Joseph's School?
About 222 km in a straight line, between St Albans and Penshurst in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Holy Eucharist School and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Holy Eucharist School is 1104th of 1,290 and St Joseph's School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.