St Joseph's School vs St Monica's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 97 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's School
Warragul · Catholic primary · Prep-6
335 students · ICSEA 1051
St Monica's School
Footscray · Catholic primary · Prep-6
89 students · ICSEA 1051
| Measure | St Joseph's School Warragul VIC | St Monica's School Footscray VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #698 of 1,290 | #575 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2072 of 4,908 | #1620 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 335 | 89 |
| Girls / boys | 187 / 148 | 35 / 54 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1051 | 1051 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 8.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.8 | 10.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 2.7 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 72% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Warragul 3820 | Footscray 3011 |
| Council area | Baw Baw | Maribyrnong |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stjwarragul.catholic.edu.au | www.smfootscray.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Monica's School scores higher on the Success Index (63.3 vs 58.3).
- •St Monica's School has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 16.9).
- •St Joseph's School is the larger school with 335 students compared with 89.
- •St Joseph's School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -28%).
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 Monica's School?
On the Success Index, St Monica's School ranks higher (63.3 vs 58.3 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 Monica's School?
About 97 km in a straight line, between Warragul and Footscray in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Joseph's School has 16.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Monica's School has 8.6.
How do St Joseph's School and St Monica's School rank in VIC?
St Joseph's School is 698th of 1,290 and St Monica's School is 575th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.