Our Lady Help of Christians School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 230 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady Help of Christians School
Warrnambool · Catholic primary · Prep-6
470 students · ICSEA 1084
St Joseph's School
Chelsea · Catholic primary · Prep-6
317 students · ICSEA 1084
| Measure | Our Lady Help of Christians School Warrnambool VIC | St Joseph's School Chelsea VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #312 of 1,290 | #471 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #696 of 4,908 | #1274 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 470 | 317 |
| Girls / boys | 235 / 235 | 153 / 164 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1084 | 1084 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.8 | 23.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.8 | 6.2 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Warrnambool 3280 | Chelsea 3196 |
| Council area | Warrnambool | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.olhcwarrnambool.catholic.edu.au | www.sjchelsea.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady Help of Christians School scores higher on the Success Index (73.4 vs 67.2).
- •St Joseph's School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.3).
- •Our Lady Help of Christians School is the larger school with 470 students compared with 317.
- •Our Lady Help of Christians School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -13%).
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?
On the Success Index, Our Lady Help of Christians School ranks higher (73.4 vs 67.2 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 Our Lady Help of Christians School and St Joseph's School?
About 230 km in a straight line, between Warrnambool and Chelsea in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady Help of Christians School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 13.5.
How do Our Lady Help of Christians School and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Our Lady Help of Christians School is 312th of 1,290 and St Joseph's School is 471st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.