Quarry Hill Primary School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 652 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Quarry Hill Primary School
Quarry Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
324 students · ICSEA 1037
St Joseph's School
Quarry Hill · Catholic primary · Prep-6
234 students · ICSEA 1064
| Measure | Quarry Hill Primary School Quarry Hill VIC | St Joseph's School Quarry Hill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #725 of 1,290 | #594 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2156 of 4,908 | #1692 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 324 | 234 |
| Girls / boys | 173 / 151 | 104 / 130 |
| Foundation intake | 57 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1037 | 1064 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.0 | 16.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.4 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 1% |
| Suburb | Quarry Hill 3550 | Quarry Hill 3550 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Greater Bendigo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.quarryhillps.vic.edu.au/ | www.sjquarryhill.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (62.6 vs 57.1).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1064 vs 1037), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.4).
- •Quarry Hill Primary School is the larger school with 324 students compared with 234.
- •Quarry Hill Primary School 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 Quarry Hill Primary School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (62.6 vs 57.1 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 Quarry Hill Primary School and St Joseph's School?
About 652 m in a straight line, between Quarry Hill and Quarry Hill in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Quarry Hill Primary School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 14.4.
How do Quarry Hill Primary School and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Quarry Hill Primary School is 725th of 1,290 and St Joseph's School is 594th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.