St Catherine of Siena School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 140 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Catherine of Siena School
Melton West · Catholic primary · Prep-6
522 students · ICSEA 1002
St Joseph's School
Korumburra · Catholic primary · Prep-6
101 students · ICSEA 1002
| Measure | St Catherine of Siena School Melton West VIC | St Joseph's School Korumburra VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #869 of 1,290 | #921 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2662 of 4,908 | #2848 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 522 | 101 |
| Girls / boys | 279 / 243 | 39 / 62 |
| Foundation intake | 75 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1002 | 1002 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.8 | 7.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.7 | 5.7 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 6% |
| Suburb | Melton West 3337 | Korumburra 3950 |
| Council area | Melton | South Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.scmeltonwest.catholic.edu.au | www.sjkorumburra.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Catherine of Siena School scores higher on the Success Index (50.4 vs 47.9).
- •St Joseph's School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.4).
- •St Catherine of Siena School is the larger school with 522 students compared with 101.
- •St Catherine of Siena School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -6%).
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 Catherine of Siena School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Catherine of Siena School ranks higher (50.4 vs 47.9 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 St Catherine of Siena School and St Joseph's School?
About 140 km in a straight line, between Melton West and Korumburra in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Catherine of Siena School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 13.3.
How do St Catherine of Siena School and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
St Catherine of Siena School is 869th of 1,290 and St Joseph's School is 921st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.