St Joseph's School vs Warrnambool Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 617 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's School
Warrnambool · Catholic primary · Prep-6
622 students · ICSEA 1068
Warrnambool Primary School
Warrnambool · Government primary · Prep-6
370 students · ICSEA 963
| Measure | St Joseph's School Warrnambool VIC | Warrnambool Primary School Warrnambool VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 25% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #519 of 1,290 | #1177 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1433 of 4,908 | #3843 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 622 | 370 |
| Girls / boys | 281 / 341 | 201 / 169 |
| Foundation intake | 85 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1068 | 963 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.5 | 27.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.1 | 7.6 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 12% |
| Suburb | Warrnambool 3280 | Warrnambool 3280 |
| Council area | Warrnambool | Warrnambool |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.sjwarrnambool.catholic.edu.au | www.warrnamboolps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (65.4 vs 34.0).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1068 vs 963), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Warrnambool Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.0).
- •St Joseph's School is the larger school with 622 students compared with 370.
- •St Joseph's School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -19%).
- •St Joseph's School is a catholic school while Warrnambool 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 Warrnambool Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (65.4 vs 34.0 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 Warrnambool Primary School?
About 617 m in a straight line, between Warrnambool and Warrnambool in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Joseph's School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Warrnambool Primary School has 13.5.
How do St Joseph's School and Warrnambool Primary School rank in VIC?
St Joseph's School is 519th of 1,290 and Warrnambool Primary School is 1177th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.