Albany Primary School vs St Joseph's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Albany Primary School
Albany · Government primary · K-6
396 students · ICSEA 1024
St Joseph's College
Albany · Catholic combined · PP-12
675 students · ICSEA 1023
| Measure | Albany Primary School Albany WA | St Joseph's College Albany WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #349 of 583 | #96 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #3193 of 4,908 | #788 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 396 | 675 |
| Girls / boys | 183 / 213 | 349 / 326 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 70 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 41 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1024 | 1023 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.1 | 45.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 24.6 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 3% |
| Suburb | Albany 6330 | Albany 6330 |
| Council area | Albany | Albany |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | albanyprimary.wa.edu.au/ | web.sjc-albany.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (43.3 vs 44.0).
- •Albany Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1024 vs 1023), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's College has fewer students per teacher (14.8 vs 18.4).
- •St Joseph's College is the larger school with 675 students compared with 396.
- •St Joseph's College has grown faster over five years (18% vs -7%).
- •Albany Primary School is a government school while St Joseph's College is a catholic 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 Albany Primary School better than St Joseph's College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Albany Primary School and St Joseph's College?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Albany and Albany in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Albany Primary School has 18.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's College has 14.8.
How do Albany Primary School and St Joseph's College rank in WA?
Albany Primary School is 349th of 583 and St Joseph's College is 96th of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.