Our Lady Help of Christians School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 3.2 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
Warrnambool · Catholic primary · Prep-6
622 students · ICSEA 1068
| Measure | Our Lady Help of Christians School Warrnambool VIC | St Joseph's School Warrnambool VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 65 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #312 of 1,290 | #519 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #696 of 4,908 | #1433 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 470 | 622 |
| Girls / boys | 235 / 235 | 281 / 341 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | 85 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1084 | 1068 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.8 | 41.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.8 | 20.1 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Warrnambool 3280 | Warrnambool 3280 |
| Council area | Warrnambool | Warrnambool |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.olhcwarrnambool.catholic.edu.au | www.sjwarrnambool.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady Help of Christians School scores higher on the Success Index (73.4 vs 65.4).
- •Our Lady Help of Christians School has the higher ICSEA (1084 vs 1068), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's School is the larger school with 622 students compared with 470.
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 65.4 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 Our Lady Help of Christians School and St Joseph's School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Warrnambool and Warrnambool 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 15.0.
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 519th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.