St Joseph's School vs Warragul & District Specialist School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.3 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
Warragul & District Specialist School
Warragul · Government special · U
128 students · ICSEA 963
| Measure | St Joseph's School Warragul VIC | Warragul & District Specialist School Warragul VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #698 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2072 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | U |
| Students | 335 | 128 |
| Girls / boys | 187 / 148 | 42 / 86 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1051 | 963 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 4.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.8 | 30.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 38.0 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 9% |
| Suburb | Warragul 3820 | Warragul 3820 |
| Council area | Baw Baw | Baw Baw |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.stjwarragul.catholic.edu.au | www.wgldss.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1051 vs 963), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Warragul & District Specialist School has fewer students per teacher (4.1 vs 16.9).
- •St Joseph's School is the larger school with 335 students compared with 128.
- •Warragul & District Specialist School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -7%).
- •St Joseph's School is a catholic school while Warragul & District Specialist 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 Warragul & District Specialist School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Joseph's School and Warragul & District Specialist School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Warragul and Warragul in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Joseph's School has 16.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Warragul & District Specialist School has 4.1.
How do St Joseph's School and Warragul & District Specialist School rank in VIC?
St Joseph's School is 698th of 1,290 and Warragul & District Specialist School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.