Inverloch Primary School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 11 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Inverloch Primary School
Inverloch · Government primary · Prep-6
461 students · ICSEA 1061
St Joseph's School
Wonthaggi · Catholic primary · Prep-6
315 students · ICSEA 1031
| Measure | Inverloch Primary School Inverloch VIC | St Joseph's School Wonthaggi VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #334 of 1,290 | #665 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #762 of 4,908 | #1960 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 461 | 315 |
| Girls / boys | 215 / 246 | 153 / 162 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1061 | 1031 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.1 | 23.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.5 | 12.0 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Inverloch 3996 | Wonthaggi 3995 |
| Council area | Bass Coast | Bass Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.inverlochps.vic.edu.au/ | www.stjwonthaggi.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Inverloch Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (72.8 vs 59.6).
- •Inverloch Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1061 vs 1031), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Inverloch Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.7).
- •Inverloch Primary School is the larger school with 461 students compared with 315.
- •St Joseph's School has grown faster over five years (17% vs 1%).
- •Inverloch Primary School 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 Inverloch Primary School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, Inverloch Primary School ranks higher (72.8 vs 59.6 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 Inverloch Primary School and St Joseph's School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Inverloch and Wonthaggi in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Inverloch Primary School has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 13.7.
How do Inverloch Primary School and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Inverloch Primary School is 334th of 1,290 and St Joseph's School is 665th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.