St Joseph's School vs Wonthaggi Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.5 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
Wonthaggi Primary School
Wonthaggi · Government primary · Prep-6
371 students · ICSEA 996
| Measure | St Joseph's School Wonthaggi VIC | Wonthaggi Primary School Wonthaggi VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #665 of 1,290 | #934 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1960 of 4,908 | #2909 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 315 | 371 |
| Girls / boys | 153 / 162 | 173 / 198 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1031 | 996 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.0 | 25.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 15.7 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Wonthaggi 3995 | Wonthaggi 3995 |
| Council area | Bass Coast | Bass Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.stjwonthaggi.catholic.edu.au | www.wonthaggips.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (59.6 vs 47.1).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1031 vs 996), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.7).
- •Wonthaggi Primary School is the larger school with 371 students compared with 315.
- •St Joseph's School has grown faster over five years (17% vs -5%).
- •St Joseph's School is a catholic school while Wonthaggi 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 Wonthaggi Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (59.6 vs 47.1 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 Wonthaggi Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Wonthaggi and Wonthaggi in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Joseph's School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wonthaggi Primary School has 14.7.
How do St Joseph's School and Wonthaggi Primary School rank in VIC?
St Joseph's School is 665th of 1,290 and Wonthaggi Primary School is 934th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.