St Joseph the Worker School vs William Ruthven Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph the Worker School
Reservoir · Catholic primary · Prep-6
245 students · ICSEA 1049
William Ruthven Primary School
Reservoir · Government primary · Prep-6
140 students · ICSEA 1002
| Measure | St Joseph the Worker School Reservoir VIC | William Ruthven Primary School Reservoir VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #558 of 1,290 | #873 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1563 of 4,908 | #2678 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 245 | 140 |
| Girls / boys | 128 / 117 | 63 / 77 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 13 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +26% | -33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1049 | 1002 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.6 | 12.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 4.9 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Reservoir 3073 | Reservoir 3073 |
| Council area | Darebin | Darebin |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sjwreservoirnth.catholic.edu.au | www.williamruthvenps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph the Worker School scores higher on the Success Index (63.9 vs 50.1).
- •St Joseph the Worker School has the higher ICSEA (1049 vs 1002), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •William Ruthven Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.8).
- •St Joseph the Worker School is the larger school with 245 students compared with 140.
- •St Joseph the Worker School has grown faster over five years (26% vs -33%).
- •St Joseph the Worker School is a catholic school while William Ruthven Primary School is a government 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 St Joseph the Worker School better than William Ruthven Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph the Worker School ranks higher (63.9 vs 50.1 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 St Joseph the Worker School and William Ruthven Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Reservoir and Reservoir in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Joseph the Worker School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and William Ruthven Primary School has 11.3.
How do St Joseph the Worker School and William Ruthven Primary School rank in VIC?
St Joseph the Worker School is 558th of 1,290 and William Ruthven Primary School is 873rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.