Holy Rosary School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 277 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Rosary School
Heathcote · Catholic primary · Prep-6
82 students · ICSEA 1004
St Joseph's School
Coleraine · Catholic primary · Prep-6
34 students · ICSEA 1003
| Measure | Holy Rosary School Heathcote VIC | St Joseph's School Coleraine VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #853 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2615 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 82 | 34 |
| Girls / boys | 33 / 49 | 12 / 22 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1004 | 1003 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 7.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.2 | 4.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.5 | 3.7 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 12% |
| Suburb | Heathcote 3523 | Coleraine 3315 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Southern Grampians |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.hrheathcote.catholic.edu.au | www.sjcoleraine.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (51.1 vs 50.6).
- •Holy Rosary School has the higher ICSEA (1004 vs 1003), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's School has fewer students per teacher (7.7 vs 8.9).
- •Holy Rosary School is the larger school with 82 students compared with 34.
- •Holy Rosary School has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -21%).
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 Rosary School better than St Joseph's School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Holy Rosary School and St Joseph's School?
About 277 km in a straight line, between Heathcote and Coleraine in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Rosary School has 8.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 7.7.
How do Holy Rosary School and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Holy Rosary School is 853rd of 1,290 and St Joseph's School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.