Nanneella Estate Primary School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 9.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Nanneella Estate Primary School
Nanneella · Government primary · 1-6
8 students · ICSEA 978
St Joseph's School
Rochester · Catholic primary · Prep-6
95 students · ICSEA 991
| Measure | Nanneella Estate Primary School Nanneella VIC | St Joseph's School Rochester VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1038 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3278 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | 1-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 8 | 95 |
| Girls / boys | 7 / 1 | 44 / 51 |
| Foundation intake | – | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 978 | 991 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | – | 9.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 10.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.6 | 7.2 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Nanneella 3561 | Rochester 3561 |
| Council area | Campaspe | Campaspe |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | nanneella-estate-ps.vic.edu.au/ | www.sjrochester.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (41.9 vs 42.2).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (991 vs 978), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's School is the larger school with 95 students compared with 8.
- •Nanneella Estate 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 Nanneella Estate Primary School better than St Joseph's School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Nanneella Estate Primary School and St Joseph's School?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Nanneella and Rochester in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Nanneella Estate Primary School and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Nanneella Estate Primary School is unranked and St Joseph's School is 1038th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.