Kerang Primary School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 756 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kerang Primary School
Kerang · Government primary · Prep-6
57 students · ICSEA 856
St Joseph's School
Kerang · Catholic primary · Prep-6
142 students · ICSEA 1019
| Measure | Kerang Primary School Kerang VIC | St Joseph's School Kerang VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #779 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2336 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 57 | 142 |
| Girls / boys | 35 / 22 | 71 / 71 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | +30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 856 | 1019 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 73% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.3 | 10.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 6.4 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 26% | 7% |
| Suburb | Kerang 3579 | Kerang 3579 |
| Council area | Gannawarra | Gannawarra |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.kerangps.vic.edu.au | www.sjkerang.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (54.9 vs 20.7).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1019 vs 856), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kerang Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 14.1).
- •St Joseph's School is the larger school with 142 students compared with 57.
- •St Joseph's School has grown faster over five years (30% vs -19%).
- •Kerang 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 Kerang Primary School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (54.9 vs 20.7 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 Kerang Primary School and St Joseph's School?
About 756 m in a straight line, between Kerang and Kerang in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kerang Primary School has 9.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 14.1.
How do Kerang Primary School and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Kerang Primary School is unranked and St Joseph's School is 779th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.