St Joseph's School vs Warragul Regional College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.4 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 Regional College
Warragul · Government high school · 7-12
662 students · ICSEA 975
| Measure | St Joseph's School Warragul VIC | Warragul Regional College Warragul VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #698 of 1,290 | #309 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2072 of 4,908 | #1061 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 335 | 662 |
| Girls / boys | 187 / 148 | 350 / 312 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 91 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 95 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 1.8% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1051 | 975 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.8 | 48.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 34.2 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Warragul 3820 | Warragul 3820 |
| Council area | Baw Baw | Baw Baw |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.stjwarragul.catholic.edu.au | www.wrc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (58.3 vs 35.0).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1051 vs 975), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Warragul Regional College has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.9).
- •Warragul Regional College is the larger school with 662 students compared with 335.
- •St Joseph's School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -12%).
- •St Joseph's School is a catholic school while Warragul Regional College 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 Regional College?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (58.3 vs 35.0 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 Warragul Regional College?
About 1.4 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 Regional College has 13.5.
How do St Joseph's School and Warragul Regional College rank in VIC?
St Joseph's School is 698th of 1,290 and Warragul Regional College is 309th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.