Sorrento Primary School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 153 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Sorrento Primary School
Sorrento · Government primary · Prep-6
280 students · ICSEA 1050
St Joseph's School
Sorrento · Catholic primary · Prep-6
128 students · ICSEA 1063
| Measure | Sorrento Primary School Sorrento VIC | St Joseph's School Sorrento VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #626 of 1,290 | #484 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1834 of 4,908 | #1305 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 280 | 128 |
| Girls / boys | 144 / 136 | 56 / 72 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1050 | 1063 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.1 | 12.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 5.5 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Sorrento 3943 | Sorrento 3943 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sorrentops.vic.edu.au/ | www.sjsorrento.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (66.8 vs 61.1).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1063 vs 1050), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 15.4).
- •Sorrento Primary School is the larger school with 280 students compared with 128.
- •Sorrento Primary School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -25%).
- •Sorrento 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 Sorrento Primary School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (66.8 vs 61.1 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 Sorrento Primary School and St Joseph's School?
About 153 m in a straight line, between Sorrento and Sorrento in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sorrento Primary School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 10.3.
How do Sorrento Primary School and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Sorrento Primary School is 626th of 1,290 and St Joseph's School is 484th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.