St Joseph's School vs Trafalgar Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's School
Trafalgar · Catholic primary · Prep-6
103 students · ICSEA 1007
Trafalgar Primary School
Trafalgar · Government primary · Prep-6
359 students · ICSEA 986
| Measure | St Joseph's School Trafalgar VIC | Trafalgar Primary School Trafalgar VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #973 of 1,290 | #1136 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3039 of 4,908 | #3665 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 103 | 359 |
| Girls / boys | 49 / 54 | 175 / 184 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1007 | 986 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 23.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 17.4 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Trafalgar 3824 | Trafalgar 3824 |
| Council area | Baw Baw | Baw Baw |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.trafalgar.catholic.edu.au | www.trafps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (45.6 vs 36.7).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1007 vs 986), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.6).
- •Trafalgar Primary School is the larger school with 359 students compared with 103.
- •St Joseph's School is a catholic school while Trafalgar 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 Trafalgar Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (45.6 vs 36.7 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 Trafalgar Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Trafalgar and Trafalgar in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Joseph's School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Trafalgar Primary School has 15.6.
How do St Joseph's School and Trafalgar Primary School rank in VIC?
St Joseph's School is 973rd of 1,290 and Trafalgar Primary School is 1136th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.