Hopetoun P-12 College vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hopetoun P-12 College
Hopetoun · Government combined · Prep-12
73 students · ICSEA 948
St Joseph's School
Hopetoun · Catholic primary · Prep-6
37 students · ICSEA 994
| Measure | Hopetoun P-12 College Hopetoun VIC | St Joseph's School Hopetoun VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 73 | 37 |
| Girls / boys | 37 / 36 | 23 / 14 |
| Foundation intake | 3 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | 7 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 10 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 24 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 948 | 994 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 4.5 | 9.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 3.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.5 | 2.0 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 5% |
| Suburb | Hopetoun 3396 | Hopetoun 3396 |
| Council area | Yarriambiack | Yarriambiack |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=1397c00c-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c | www.sjhopetoun.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (47.0 vs 33.7).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (994 vs 948), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hopetoun P-12 College has fewer students per teacher (4.5 vs 9.7).
- •Hopetoun P-12 College is the larger school with 73 students compared with 37.
- •St Joseph's School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -6%).
- •Hopetoun P-12 College is a government 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 Hopetoun P-12 College better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (47.0 vs 33.7 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 Hopetoun P-12 College and St Joseph's School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Hopetoun and Hopetoun in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hopetoun P-12 College has 4.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 9.7.
How do Hopetoun P-12 College and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Hopetoun P-12 College is unranked and St Joseph's School is unranked among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.