St Augustine's School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 155 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Augustine's School
Creswick · Catholic primary · Prep-6
137 students · ICSEA 1038
St Joseph's School
Crib Point · Catholic primary · Prep-6
201 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | St Augustine's School Creswick VIC | St Joseph's School Crib Point VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #621 of 1,290 | #611 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1819 of 4,908 | #1782 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 137 | 201 |
| Girls / boys | 64 / 73 | 90 / 111 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1038 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.8 | 19.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 9.9 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Creswick 3363 | Crib Point 3919 |
| Council area | Hepburn | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sacreswick.catholic.edu.au | www.sjcribpoint.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (61.3 vs 61.7).
- •St Joseph's School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.7).
- •St Joseph's School is the larger school with 201 students compared with 137.
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 St Augustine's School better than St Joseph's School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Augustine's School and St Joseph's School?
About 155 km in a straight line, between Creswick and Crib Point in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Augustine's School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 10.4.
How do St Augustine's School and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
St Augustine's School is 621st of 1,290 and St Joseph's School is 611th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.