St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 200 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School
Tarneit · Catholic primary · Prep-6
384 students · ICSEA 1068
St Joseph's School
Warrnambool · Catholic primary · Prep-6
622 students · ICSEA 1068
| Measure | St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School Tarneit VIC | St Joseph's School Warrnambool VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 65 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #322 of 1,290 | #519 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #722 of 4,908 | #1433 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 384 | 622 |
| Girls / boys | 187 / 197 | 281 / 341 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 85 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +38% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1068 | 1068 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.8 | 41.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.9 | 20.1 |
| Language background other than English | 72% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Tarneit 3029 | Warrnambool 3280 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Warrnambool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | stjatarneit.catholic.edu.au/ | www.sjwarrnambool.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.2 vs 65.4).
- •St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.0).
- •St Joseph's School is the larger school with 622 students compared with 384.
- •St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (38% vs 5%).
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 John the Apostle Catholic Primary School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School ranks higher (73.2 vs 65.4 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 John the Apostle Catholic Primary School and St Joseph's School?
About 200 km in a straight line, between Tarneit and Warrnambool in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 15.0.
How do St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School is 322nd of 1,290 and St Joseph's School is 519th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.