Holy Spirit Parish School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 163 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Spirit Parish School
Manifold Heights · Catholic primary · Prep-6
326 students · ICSEA 1068
St Joseph's School
Warrnambool · Catholic primary · Prep-6
622 students · ICSEA 1068
| Measure | Holy Spirit Parish School Manifold Heights VIC | St Joseph's School Warrnambool VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 65 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #365 of 1,290 | #519 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #859 of 4,908 | #1433 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 326 | 622 |
| Girls / boys | 159 / 167 | 281 / 341 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 85 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1068 | 1068 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.9 | 41.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.5 | 20.1 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Manifold Heights 3218 | Warrnambool 3280 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Warrnambool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.hsmanifoldheights.catholic.edu.au | www.sjwarrnambool.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Spirit Parish School scores higher on the Success Index (71.6 vs 65.4).
- •Holy Spirit Parish School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.0).
- •St Joseph's School is the larger school with 622 students compared with 326.
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 Spirit Parish School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, Holy Spirit Parish School ranks higher (71.6 vs 65.4 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 Spirit Parish School and St Joseph's School?
About 163 km in a straight line, between Manifold Heights and Warrnambool in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Spirit Parish School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 15.0.
How do Holy Spirit Parish School and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Holy Spirit Parish School is 365th of 1,290 and St Joseph's School is 519th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.