All Saints Catholic Primary School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 236 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
All Saints Catholic Primary School
Seaford · Catholic primary · R-6
536 students · ICSEA 1017
St Joseph's School
Renmark · Catholic primary · R-6
260 students · ICSEA 1015
| Measure | All Saints Catholic Primary School Seaford SA | St Joseph's School Renmark SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #182 of 348 | #154 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2760 of 4,908 | #2274 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 536 | 260 |
| Girls / boys | 268 / 268 | 119 / 141 |
| Foundation intake | 67 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 1015 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.2 | 19.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.2 | 14.2 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Seaford 5169 | Renmark 5341 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Renmark Paringa |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.allsaints.catholic.edu.au | www.sjsr.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (55.7 vs 49.1).
- •All Saints Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1017 vs 1015), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.7).
- •All Saints Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 536 students compared with 260.
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 All Saints Catholic Primary School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (55.7 vs 49.1 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 All Saints Catholic Primary School and St Joseph's School?
About 236 km in a straight line, between Seaford and Renmark in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
All Saints Catholic Primary School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 13.2.
How do All Saints Catholic Primary School and St Joseph's School rank in SA?
All Saints Catholic Primary School is 182nd of 348 and St Joseph's School is 154th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.