St Joseph's School vs Village High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 8.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's School
Wonthaggi · Catholic primary · Prep-6
315 students · ICSEA 1031
Village High School
Ryanston · Independent high school · 7-12
71 students · ICSEA 1028
| Measure | St Joseph's School Wonthaggi VIC | Village High School Ryanston VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #665 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1960 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 315 | 71 |
| Girls / boys | 153 / 162 | 36 / 35 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 18 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 11 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 0% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | +173% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1031 | 1028 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.0 | 7.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 5.0 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Wonthaggi 3995 | Ryanston 3992 |
| Council area | Bass Coast | Bass Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.stjwonthaggi.catholic.edu.au | www.villagehighschool.org |
The verdict
- •Village High School scores higher on the Success Index (62.2 vs 59.6).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1031 vs 1028), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Village High School has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 13.7).
- •St Joseph's School is the larger school with 315 students compared with 71.
- •Village High School has grown faster over five years (173% vs 17%).
- •St Joseph's School is a catholic school while Village High School is an independent 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 Village High School?
On the Success Index, Village High School ranks higher (62.2 vs 59.6 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 Village High School?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Wonthaggi and Ryanston in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Joseph's School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Village High School has 10.0.
How do St Joseph's School and Village High School rank in VIC?
St Joseph's School is 665th of 1,290 and Village High School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.