Korumburra Primary School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 306 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Korumburra Primary School
Korumburra · Government primary · Prep-6
343 students · ICSEA 973
St Joseph's School
Korumburra · Catholic primary · Prep-6
101 students · ICSEA 1002
| Measure | Korumburra Primary School Korumburra VIC | St Joseph's School Korumburra VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1056 of 1,290 | #921 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3341 of 4,908 | #2848 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 343 | 101 |
| Girls / boys | 167 / 176 | 39 / 62 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 973 | 1002 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.9 | 7.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.5 | 5.7 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 6% |
| Suburb | Korumburra 3950 | Korumburra 3950 |
| Council area | South Gippsland | South Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.korumburraps.vic.edu.au | www.sjkorumburra.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (47.9 vs 41.2).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1002 vs 973), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Korumburra Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.3).
- •Korumburra Primary School is the larger school with 343 students compared with 101.
- •Korumburra Primary School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -6%).
- •Korumburra 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 Korumburra Primary School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (47.9 vs 41.2 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 Korumburra Primary School and St Joseph's School?
About 306 m in a straight line, between Korumburra and Korumburra in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Korumburra Primary School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 13.3.
How do Korumburra Primary School and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Korumburra Primary School is 1056th of 1,290 and St Joseph's School is 921st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.