Ngarri Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 4.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ngarri Primary School
Manor Lakes · Government primary · Prep-6
779 students · ICSEA 1055
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Werribee · Catholic primary · Prep-6
402 students · ICSEA 1085
| Measure | Ngarri Primary School Manor Lakes VIC | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Werribee VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #451 of 1,290 | #229 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1164 of 4,908 | #470 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 779 | 402 |
| Girls / boys | 397 / 382 | 225 / 177 |
| Foundation intake | 166 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 1085 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 57.0 | 29.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.7 | 11.0 |
| Language background other than English | 76% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Manor Lakes 3024 | Werribee 3030 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ngarrips.vic.edu.au/ | sjwerribee.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (75.9 vs 68.4).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1085 vs 1055), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ngarri Primary School is the larger school with 779 students compared with 402.
- •Ngarri Primary School is a government school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary 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 Ngarri Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (75.9 vs 68.4 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 Ngarri Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Manor Lakes and Werribee in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ngarri Primary School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has 13.4.
How do Ngarri Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in VIC?
Ngarri Primary School is 451st of 1,290 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 229th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.