Lisieux Catholic Primary School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 300 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lisieux Catholic Primary School
Torquay · Catholic primary · Prep-6
333 students · ICSEA 1106
St Joseph's School
Beechworth · Catholic primary · Prep-6
69 students · ICSEA 1106
| Measure | Lisieux Catholic Primary School Torquay VIC | St Joseph's School Beechworth VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 87 Top 5% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #12 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #17 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 333 | 69 |
| Girls / boys | 160 / 173 | 28 / 41 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +68% | -39% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1106 | 1106 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 9.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.6 | 7.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.3 | 1.9 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Torquay 3228 | Beechworth 3747 |
| Council area | Surf Coast | Indigo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | lisieux.catholic.edu.au/ | www.sjbeechworth.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lisieux Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (86.8 vs 73.6).
- •St Joseph's School has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 11.6).
- •Lisieux Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 333 students compared with 69.
- •Lisieux Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (68% vs -39%).
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 Lisieux Catholic Primary School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, Lisieux Catholic Primary School ranks higher (86.8 vs 73.6 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 Lisieux Catholic Primary School and St Joseph's School?
About 300 km in a straight line, between Torquay and Beechworth in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lisieux Catholic Primary School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 9.7.
How do Lisieux Catholic Primary School and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Lisieux Catholic Primary School is 12th of 1,290 and St Joseph's School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.