St Joseph's School vs Wesburn Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 3.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's School
Yarra Junction · Catholic primary · Prep-6
87 students · ICSEA 1002
Wesburn Primary School
Wesburn · Government primary · Prep-6
77 students · ICSEA 980
| Measure | St Joseph's School Yarra Junction VIC | Wesburn Primary School Wesburn VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1013 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3190 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 87 | 77 |
| Girls / boys | 38 / 49 | 40 / 37 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | -40% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1002 | 980 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 10.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.2 | 7.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.9 | 4.5 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 6% |
| Suburb | Yarra Junction 3797 | Wesburn 3799 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.sjyarrajunction.catholic.edu.au | www.wesburnps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (43.4 vs 41.8).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1002 vs 980), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's School has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 10.1).
- •St Joseph's School is the larger school with 87 students compared with 77.
- •St Joseph's School has grown faster over five years (-28% vs -40%).
- •St Joseph's School is a catholic school while Wesburn 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 Wesburn Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (43.4 vs 41.8 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 Wesburn Primary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Yarra Junction and Wesburn in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Joseph's School has 9.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wesburn Primary School has 10.1.
How do St Joseph's School and Wesburn Primary School rank in VIC?
St Joseph's School is 1013th of 1,290 and Wesburn Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.