Holy Family School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 21 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Family School
Mount Waverley · Catholic primary · Prep-6
259 students · ICSEA 1124
St Joseph's School
Brunswick West · Catholic primary · Prep-6
186 students · ICSEA 1124
| Measure | Holy Family School Mount Waverley VIC | St Joseph's School Brunswick West VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #234 of 1,290 | #178 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #480 of 4,908 | #340 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 259 | 186 |
| Girls / boys | 116 / 143 | 91 / 95 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | -33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1124 | 1124 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 49% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.1 | 16.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 5.4 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mount Waverley 3149 | Brunswick West 3055 |
| Council area | Monash | Merri-bek |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hfmw.catholic.edu.au | www.sjbwickw.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (77.9 vs 75.7).
- •St Joseph's School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.6).
- •Holy Family School is the larger school with 259 students compared with 186.
- •Holy Family School has grown faster over five years (-22% vs -33%).
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 Family School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (77.9 vs 75.7 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 Holy Family School and St Joseph's School?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Mount Waverley and Brunswick West in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Family School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 11.5.
How do Holy Family School and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Holy Family School is 234th of 1,290 and St Joseph's School is 178th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.