Korumburra Secondary College vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Korumburra Secondary College
Korumburra · Government high school · 7-12
437 students · ICSEA 976
St Joseph's School
Korumburra · Catholic primary · Prep-6
101 students · ICSEA 1002
| Measure | Korumburra Secondary College Korumburra VIC | St Joseph's School Korumburra VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #206 of 348 | #921 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #707 of 1,472 | #2848 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 437 | 101 |
| Girls / boys | 212 / 225 | 39 / 62 |
| Foundation intake | – | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | 98 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 49 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 26 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.5% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +29% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 976 | 1002 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.9 | 7.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.7 | 5.7 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 6% |
| Suburb | Korumburra 3950 | Korumburra 3950 |
| Council area | South Gippsland | South Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.korumburrasc.vic.edu.au | www.sjkorumburra.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Korumburra Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (51.5 vs 47.9).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1002 vs 976), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Korumburra Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 13.3).
- •Korumburra Secondary College is the larger school with 437 students compared with 101.
- •Korumburra Secondary College has grown faster over five years (29% vs -6%).
- •Korumburra Secondary College 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 Secondary College better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, Korumburra Secondary College ranks higher (51.5 vs 47.9 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 Secondary College and St Joseph's School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Korumburra and Korumburra in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Korumburra Secondary College has 9.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 13.3.
How do Korumburra Secondary College and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Korumburra Secondary College is 206th of 348 and St Joseph's School is 921st of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.