St Joseph's School vs Wunghnu Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 7.2 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
Wunghnu Primary School
Wunghnu · Government primary · Prep-6
31 students · ICSEA 907
| Measure | St Joseph's School Numurkah VIC | Wunghnu Primary School Wunghnu VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #858 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2632 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 248 | 31 |
| Girls / boys | 118 / 130 | 17 / 14 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 999 | 907 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.2 | 3.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.5 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 19% |
| Suburb | Numurkah 3636 | Wunghnu 3635 |
| Council area | Moira | Moira |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.sjnumurkah.catholic.edu.au | wunghnups.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (50.9 vs 21.0).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (999 vs 907), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wunghnu Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.6).
- •St Joseph's School is the larger school with 248 students compared with 31.
- •St Joseph's School is a catholic school while Wunghnu Primary School 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 School better than Wunghnu Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (50.9 vs 21.0 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 Wunghnu Primary School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Numurkah and Wunghnu in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Joseph's School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wunghnu Primary School has 10.3.
How do St Joseph's School and Wunghnu Primary School rank in VIC?
St Joseph's School is 858th of 1,290 and Wunghnu Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.