St Joseph's School vs St Margaret's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 38 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's School
Sorrento · Catholic primary · Prep-6
128 students · ICSEA 1063
St Margaret's School
East Geelong · Catholic primary · Prep-6
241 students · ICSEA 1063
| Measure | St Joseph's School Sorrento VIC | St Margaret's School East Geelong VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #484 of 1,290 | #411 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1305 of 4,908 | #1030 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 128 | 241 |
| Girls / boys | 56 / 72 | 111 / 130 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 34 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 17.1% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1063 | 1063 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 19.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.5 | 12.1 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Sorrento 3943 | East Geelong 3219 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sjsorrento.catholic.edu.au | www.smgeelongeast.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Margaret's School scores higher on the Success Index (69.8 vs 66.8).
- •St Joseph's School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.3).
- •St Margaret's School is the larger school with 241 students compared with 128.
- •St Margaret's School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -25%).
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 Margaret's School?
On the Success Index, St Margaret's School ranks higher (69.8 vs 66.8 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 Margaret's School?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Sorrento and East Geelong in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Joseph's School has 10.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Margaret's School has 12.3.
How do St Joseph's School and St Margaret's School rank in VIC?
St Joseph's School is 484th of 1,290 and St Margaret's School is 411th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.