St Joseph's School vs St Patrick's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 240 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's School
Hopetoun · Catholic primary · Prep-6
37 students · ICSEA 994
St Patrick's School
Tongala · Catholic primary · Prep-6
95 students · ICSEA 994
| Measure | St Joseph's School Hopetoun VIC | St Patrick's School Tongala VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #907 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2799 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 37 | 95 |
| Girls / boys | 23 / 14 | 42 / 53 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +51% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 994 | 994 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 9.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 5.7 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 1% |
| Suburb | Hopetoun 3396 | Tongala 3621 |
| Council area | Yarriambiack | Campaspe |
| Remoteness | Remote | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.sjhopetoun.catholic.edu.au | www.sptongala.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's School scores higher on the Success Index (48.6 vs 47.0).
- •St Joseph's School has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 10.3).
- •St Patrick's School is the larger school with 95 students compared with 37.
- •St Patrick's School has grown faster over five years (51% 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 Joseph's School better than St Patrick's School?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's School ranks higher (48.6 vs 47.0 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 School and St Patrick's School?
About 240 km in a straight line, between Hopetoun and Tongala in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Joseph's School has 9.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's School has 10.3.
How do St Joseph's School and St Patrick's School rank in VIC?
St Joseph's School is unranked and St Patrick's School is 907th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.