St Joseph's School vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 191 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 Mary's School
Clarkes Hill · Catholic primary · Prep-6
17 students · ICSEA 1002
| Measure | St Joseph's School Korumburra VIC | St Mary's School Clarkes Hill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #921 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2848 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 101 | 17 |
| Girls / boys | 39 / 62 | 9 / 8 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1002 | 1002 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 3.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.7 | 1.6 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 18% |
| Suburb | Korumburra 3950 | Clarkes Hill 3352 |
| Council area | South Gippsland | Moorabool |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.sjkorumburra.catholic.edu.au | www.smclarkeshill.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (47.9 vs 41.1).
- •St Joseph's School is the larger school with 101 students compared with 17.
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 Mary's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (47.9 vs 41.1 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 School and St Mary's School?
About 191 km in a straight line, between Korumburra and Clarkes Hill in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do St Joseph's School and St Mary's School rank in VIC?
St Joseph's School is 921st of 1,290 and St Mary's School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.