Moora Primary School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 865 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Moora Primary School
Moora · Government primary · K-6
124 students · ICSEA 927
St Joseph's School
Moora · Catholic primary · PP-6
142 students · ICSEA 883
| Measure | Moora Primary School Moora WA | St Joseph's School Moora WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #438 of 583 | #540 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3965 of 4,908 | #4664 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-6 |
| Students | 124 | 142 |
| Girls / boys | 57 / 67 | 71 / 71 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 927 | 883 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.6 | 10.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 14.1 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 24% | 36% |
| Suburb | Moora 6510 | Moora 6510 |
| Council area | Moora | Moora |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5313 | www.sjsmoora.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Moora Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (32.3 vs 22.3).
- •Moora Primary School has the higher ICSEA (927 vs 883), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.8).
- •St Joseph's School is the larger school with 142 students compared with 124.
- •Moora Primary School is a government school while St Joseph's School 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 Moora Primary School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, Moora Primary School ranks higher (32.3 vs 22.3 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 Moora Primary School and St Joseph's School?
About 865 m in a straight line, between Moora and Moora in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Moora Primary School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 13.1.
How do Moora Primary School and St Joseph's School rank in WA?
Moora Primary School is 438th of 583 and St Joseph's School is 540th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.