St Francis de Sales School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 34 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Francis de Sales School
Oak Park · Catholic primary · Prep-6
237 students · ICSEA 1085
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Werribee · Catholic primary · Prep-6
402 students · ICSEA 1085
| Measure | St Francis de Sales School Oak Park VIC | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Werribee VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #292 of 1,290 | #229 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #645 of 4,908 | #470 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 237 | 402 |
| Girls / boys | 133 / 104 | 225 / 177 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1085 | 1085 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.6 | 29.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.4 | 11.0 |
| Language background other than English | 45% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Oak Park 3046 | Werribee 3030 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sfoakpark.catholic.edu.au | sjwerribee.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (75.9 vs 73.9).
- •St Francis de Sales School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.4).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 402 students compared with 237.
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 Francis de Sales School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (75.9 vs 73.9 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 Francis de Sales School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Oak Park and Werribee in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Francis de Sales School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has 13.4.
How do St Francis de Sales School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in VIC?
St Francis de Sales School is 292nd of 1,290 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 229th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.