Moonee Ponds Primary School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 832 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Moonee Ponds Primary School
Moonee Ponds · Government primary · Prep-6
290 students · ICSEA 1145
St Joseph's School
Brunswick West · Catholic primary · Prep-6
186 students · ICSEA 1124
| Measure | Moonee Ponds Primary School Moonee Ponds VIC | St Joseph's School Brunswick West VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #114 of 1,290 | #178 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #206 of 4,908 | #340 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 290 | 186 |
| Girls / boys | 132 / 158 | 91 / 95 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1145 | 1124 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 59% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.5 | 16.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Moonee Ponds 3039 | Brunswick West 3055 |
| Council area | Moonee Valley | Merri-bek |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mpp.vic.edu.au | www.sjbwickw.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Moonee Ponds Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (79.7 vs 77.9).
- •Moonee Ponds Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1145 vs 1124), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.1).
- •Moonee Ponds Primary School is the larger school with 290 students compared with 186.
- •Moonee Ponds Primary School has grown faster over five years (-18% vs -33%).
- •Moonee Ponds 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 Moonee Ponds Primary School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, Moonee Ponds Primary School ranks higher (79.7 vs 77.9 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 Moonee Ponds Primary School and St Joseph's School?
About 832 m in a straight line, between Moonee Ponds and Brunswick West in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Moonee Ponds Primary School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 11.5.
How do Moonee Ponds Primary School and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Moonee Ponds Primary School is 114th of 1,290 and St Joseph's School is 178th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.