Rye Primary School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 8.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Rye Primary School
Rye · Government primary · Prep-6
416 students · ICSEA 1026
St Joseph's School
Sorrento · Catholic primary · Prep-6
128 students · ICSEA 1063
| Measure | Rye Primary School Rye VIC | St Joseph's School Sorrento VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #664 of 1,290 | #484 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1957 of 4,908 | #1305 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 416 | 128 |
| Girls / boys | 207 / 209 | 56 / 72 |
| Foundation intake | 65 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1026 | 1063 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.6 | 12.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.6 | 5.5 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Rye 3941 | Sorrento 3943 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ryeps.vic.edu.au | www.sjsorrento.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (66.8 vs 59.6).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1063 vs 1026), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 14.5).
- •Rye Primary School is the larger school with 416 students compared with 128.
- •Rye Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -25%).
- •Rye 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 Rye Primary School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (66.8 vs 59.6 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 Rye Primary School and St Joseph's School?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Rye and Sorrento in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Rye Primary School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 10.3.
How do Rye Primary School and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Rye Primary School is 664th of 1,290 and St Joseph's School is 484th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.