Our Lady Help of Christians School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 164 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady Help of Christians School
Murtoa · Catholic primary · Prep-6
9 students · ICSEA 1020
St Joseph's School
Kerang · Catholic primary · Prep-6
142 students · ICSEA 1019
| Measure | Our Lady Help of Christians School Murtoa VIC | St Joseph's School Kerang VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #779 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2336 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 9 | 142 |
| Girls / boys | 6 / 3 | 71 / 71 |
| Foundation intake | 1 | 30 |
| 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 | 1020 | 1019 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | – | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 10.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 6.4 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 7% |
| Suburb | Murtoa 3390 | Kerang 3579 |
| Council area | Yarriambiack | Gannawarra |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.olhcmurtoa.catholic.edu.au | www.sjkerang.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (55.3 vs 54.9).
- •Our Lady Help of Christians School has the higher ICSEA (1020 vs 1019), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's School is the larger school with 142 students compared with 9.
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 Our Lady Help of Christians 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 Our Lady Help of Christians School and St Joseph's School?
About 164 km in a straight line, between Murtoa and Kerang in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Our Lady Help of Christians School and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Our Lady Help of Christians School is unranked and St Joseph's School is 779th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.