St Joseph's School vs St Mel's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 34 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's School
Numurkah · Catholic primary · Prep-6
248 students · ICSEA 999
St Mel's School
Shepparton · Catholic primary · Prep-6
156 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | St Joseph's School Numurkah VIC | St Mel's School Shepparton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #858 of 1,290 | #969 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2632 of 4,908 | #3028 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 248 | 156 |
| Girls / boys | 118 / 130 | 72 / 84 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -45% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 999 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.2 | 13.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.5 | 10.4 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 59% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 5% |
| Suburb | Numurkah 3636 | Shepparton 3630 |
| Council area | Moira | Greater Shepparton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.sjnumurkah.catholic.edu.au | www.smshepparton.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (50.9 vs 45.8).
- •St Joseph's School is the larger school with 248 students compared with 156.
- •St Joseph's School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -45%).
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 Mel's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (50.9 vs 45.8 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 Mel's School?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Numurkah and Shepparton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Joseph's School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mel's School has 11.7.
How do St Joseph's School and St Mel's School rank in VIC?
St Joseph's School is 858th of 1,290 and St Mel's School is 969th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.