Numurkah Primary School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 439 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Numurkah Primary School
Numurkah · Government primary · Prep-6
152 students · ICSEA 934
St Joseph's School
Numurkah · Catholic primary · Prep-6
248 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Numurkah Primary School Numurkah VIC | St Joseph's School Numurkah VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1236 of 1,290 | #858 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #4208 of 4,908 | #2632 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 152 | 248 |
| Girls / boys | 83 / 69 | 118 / 130 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 934 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 21.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.9 | 14.5 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 6% |
| Suburb | Numurkah 3636 | Numurkah 3636 |
| Council area | Moira | Moira |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.numurkahps.vic.edu.au | www.sjnumurkah.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (50.9 vs 28.9).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (999 vs 934), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.8).
- •St Joseph's School is the larger school with 248 students compared with 152.
- •St Joseph's School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -20%).
- •Numurkah 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 Numurkah Primary School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (50.9 vs 28.9 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 Numurkah Primary School and St Joseph's School?
About 439 m in a straight line, between Numurkah and Numurkah in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Numurkah Primary School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 11.6.
How do Numurkah Primary School and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Numurkah Primary School is 1236th of 1,290 and St Joseph's School is 858th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.