Katunga Primary School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 9.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Katunga Primary School
Katunga · Government primary · Prep-6
95 students · ICSEA 962
St Joseph's School
Numurkah · Catholic primary · Prep-6
248 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Katunga Primary School Katunga VIC | St Joseph's School Numurkah VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1130 of 1,290 | #858 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3638 of 4,908 | #2632 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 95 | 248 |
| Girls / boys | 48 / 47 | 118 / 130 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 962 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.7 | 21.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.9 | 14.5 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 6% |
| Suburb | Katunga 3640 | Numurkah 3636 |
| Council area | Moira | Moira |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.katungaps.vic.edu.au/ | www.sjnumurkah.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (50.9 vs 37.0).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (999 vs 962), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Katunga Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.6).
- •St Joseph's School is the larger school with 248 students compared with 95.
- •Katunga 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 Katunga Primary School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (50.9 vs 37.0 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 Katunga Primary School and St Joseph's School?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Katunga and Numurkah in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Katunga Primary School has 9.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 11.6.
How do Katunga Primary School and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Katunga Primary School is 1130th of 1,290 and St Joseph's School is 858th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.