Reservoir Primary School vs St Joseph the Worker School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Reservoir Primary School
Reservoir · Government primary · Prep-6
312 students · ICSEA 1070
St Joseph the Worker School
Reservoir · Catholic primary · Prep-6
245 students · ICSEA 1049
| Measure | Reservoir Primary School Reservoir VIC | St Joseph the Worker School Reservoir VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #439 of 1,290 | #558 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1110 of 4,908 | #1563 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 312 | 245 |
| Girls / boys | 144 / 168 | 128 / 117 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1070 | 1049 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.8 | 16.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.7 | 6.0 |
| Language background other than English | 45% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Reservoir 3073 | Reservoir 3073 |
| Council area | Darebin | Darebin |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.reservoirps.vic.edu.au | www.sjwreservoirnth.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Reservoir Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (69.0 vs 63.9).
- •Reservoir Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1070 vs 1049), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Reservoir Primary School is the larger school with 312 students compared with 245.
- •St Joseph the Worker School has grown faster over five years (26% vs -7%).
- •Reservoir Primary School is a government school while St Joseph the Worker 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 Reservoir Primary School better than St Joseph the Worker School?
On the Success Index, Reservoir Primary School ranks higher (69.0 vs 63.9 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 Reservoir Primary School and St Joseph the Worker School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Reservoir and Reservoir in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Reservoir Primary School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph the Worker School has 14.8.
How do Reservoir Primary School and St Joseph the Worker School rank in VIC?
Reservoir Primary School is 439th of 1,290 and St Joseph the Worker School is 558th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.