Numurkah Secondary College vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 763 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Numurkah Secondary College
Numurkah · Government high school · 7-12
263 students · ICSEA 935
St Joseph's School
Numurkah · Catholic primary · Prep-6
248 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Numurkah Secondary College Numurkah VIC | St Joseph's School Numurkah VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #311 of 348 | #858 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1091 of 1,472 | #2632 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 263 | 248 |
| Girls / boys | 132 / 131 | 118 / 130 |
| Foundation intake | – | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | 48 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 36 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 26 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 935 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.9 | 21.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.7 | 14.5 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 6% |
| Suburb | Numurkah 3636 | Numurkah 3636 |
| Council area | Moira | Moira |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.numurkahsc.vic.edu.au | www.sjnumurkah.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (50.9 vs 33.9).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (999 vs 935), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Numurkah Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 11.6).
- •Numurkah Secondary College is the larger school with 263 students compared with 248.
- •Numurkah Secondary College 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 Secondary College better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (50.9 vs 33.9 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 Secondary College and St Joseph's School?
About 763 m in a straight line, between Numurkah and Numurkah in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Numurkah Secondary College has 9.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 11.6.
How do Numurkah Secondary College and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Numurkah Secondary College is 311th of 348 and St Joseph's School is 858th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.