King's College vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
King's College
Warrnambool · Independent combined · Prep-12
276 students · ICSEA 1083
St Joseph's School
Warrnambool · Catholic primary · Prep-6
622 students · ICSEA 1068
| Measure | King's College Warrnambool VIC | St Joseph's School Warrnambool VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 65 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #66 of 239 | #519 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #189 of 1,259 | #1433 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 276 | 622 |
| Girls / boys | 130 / 146 | 281 / 341 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 85 |
| Year 7 cohort | 22 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 19 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 3.9% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +39% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1083 | 1068 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.3 | 41.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.9 | 20.1 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Warrnambool 3280 | Warrnambool 3280 |
| Council area | Warrnambool | Warrnambool |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.kings.vic.edu.au | www.sjwarrnambool.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •King's College scores higher on the Success Index (74.5 vs 65.4).
- •King's College has the higher ICSEA (1083 vs 1068), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •King's College has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 15.0).
- •St Joseph's School is the larger school with 622 students compared with 276.
- •King's College has grown faster over five years (39% vs 5%).
- •King's College is a independent 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 King's College better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, King's College ranks higher (74.5 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 King's College and St Joseph's School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Warrnambool and Warrnambool in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
King's College has 9.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 15.0.
How do King's College and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
King's College is 66th of 239 and St Joseph's School is 519th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.