Moe Primary School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 8.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Moe Primary School
Moe · Government primary · Prep-6
78 students · ICSEA 793
St Joseph's School
Trafalgar · Catholic primary · Prep-6
103 students · ICSEA 1007
| Measure | Moe Primary School Moe VIC | St Joseph's School Trafalgar VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #973 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3039 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 78 | 103 |
| Girls / boys | 36 / 42 | 49 / 54 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 793 | 1007 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 89% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.5 | 7.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.7 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 37% | 1% |
| Suburb | Moe 3825 | Trafalgar 3824 |
| Council area | Latrobe (Vic.) | Baw Baw |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.elizabethstps.vic.edu.au | www.trafalgar.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (45.6 vs 20.5).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1007 vs 793), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Moe Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 14.2).
- •St Joseph's School is the larger school with 103 students compared with 78.
- •Moe Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -10%).
- •Moe 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 Moe Primary School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (45.6 vs 20.5 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 Moe Primary School and St Joseph's School?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Moe and Trafalgar in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Moe Primary School has 9.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 14.2.
How do Moe Primary School and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Moe Primary School is unranked and St Joseph's School is 973rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.