Our Lady's School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 241 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady's School
Wangaratta · Catholic primary · Prep-6
75 students · ICSEA 956
St Joseph's School
Orbost · Catholic primary · Prep-6
26 students · ICSEA 956
| Measure | Our Lady's School Wangaratta VIC | St Joseph's School Orbost VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 75 | 26 |
| Girls / boys | 43 / 32 | 13 / 13 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -36% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 956 | 956 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 5.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 4.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 3.9 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 23% |
| Suburb | Wangaratta 3677 | Orbost 3888 |
| Council area | Wangaratta | East Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.olwangaratta.catholic.edu.au | www.stjorbost.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (38.5 vs 33.7).
- •St Joseph's School has fewer students per teacher (5.8 vs 8.1).
- •Our Lady's School is the larger school with 75 students compared with 26.
- •St Joseph's School has grown faster over five years (-19% vs -36%).
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's School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (38.5 vs 33.7 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's School and St Joseph's School?
About 241 km in a straight line, between Wangaratta and Orbost in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady's School has 8.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 5.8.
How do Our Lady's School and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Our Lady's School is unranked and St Joseph's School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.