St Joseph's Catholic Primary School vs Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 588 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Werribee · Catholic primary · Prep-6
402 students · ICSEA 1085
Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College
Werribee · Government high school · 7-8
437 students · ICSEA 989
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Werribee VIC | Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College Werribee VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #229 of 1,290 | #274 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #470 of 4,908 | #947 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-8 |
| Students | 402 | 437 |
| Girls / boys | 225 / 177 | 215 / 222 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 248 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1085 | 989 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.9 | 31.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 16.3 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 45% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 5% |
| Suburb | Werribee 3030 | Werribee 3030 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | sjwerribee.catholic.edu.au | www.wnsc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (75.9 vs 40.1).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1085 vs 989), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College is the larger school with 437 students compared with 402.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College 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's Catholic Primary School better than Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (75.9 vs 40.1 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's Catholic Primary School and Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College?
About 588 m in a straight line, between Werribee and Werribee in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College has 13.9.
How do St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College rank in VIC?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 229th of 1,290 and Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College is 274th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.