St Joseph's School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 74 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's School
Korumburra · Catholic primary · Prep-6
101 students · ICSEA 1002
St Joseph's School
Yarra Junction · Catholic primary · Prep-6
87 students · ICSEA 1002
| Measure | St Joseph's School Korumburra VIC | St Joseph's School Yarra Junction VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #921 of 1,290 | #1013 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2848 of 4,908 | #3190 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 101 | 87 |
| Girls / boys | 39 / 62 | 38 / 49 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1002 | 1002 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 9.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 9.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.7 | 5.9 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 7% |
| Suburb | Korumburra 3950 | Yarra Junction 3797 |
| Council area | South Gippsland | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.sjkorumburra.catholic.edu.au | www.sjyarrajunction.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (47.9 vs 43.4).
- •St Joseph's School has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 13.3).
- •St Joseph's School is the larger school with 101 students compared with 87.
- •St Joseph's School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -28%).
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 Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (47.9 vs 43.4 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 Joseph's School and St Joseph's School?
About 74 km in a straight line, between Korumburra and Yarra Junction in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Joseph's School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 9.5.
How do St Joseph's School and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
St Joseph's School is 921st of 1,290 and St Joseph's School is 1013th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.