Angle Vale Primary School vs St Columba College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 3.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Angle Vale Primary School
Angle Vale · Government primary · R-6
383 students · ICSEA 963
St Columba College
Andrews Farm · Catholic combined · R-12
1,519 students · ICSEA 973
| Measure | Angle Vale Primary School Angle Vale SA | St Columba College Andrews Farm SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #313 of 348 | #129 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #4398 of 4,908 | #1098 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | R-6 | R-12 |
| Students | 383 | 1,519 |
| Girls / boys | 178 / 205 | 781 / 738 |
| Foundation intake | 100 | 100 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 147 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 113 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 963 | 973 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.0 | 116.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 84.1 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 4% |
| Suburb | Angle Vale 5117 | Andrews Farm 5114 |
| Council area | Playford | Playford |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.avps.sa.edu.au | www.stcolumba.com.au |
The verdict
- •St Columba College scores higher on the Success Index (29.0 vs 26.4).
- •St Columba College has the higher ICSEA (973 vs 963), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Columba College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.9).
- •St Columba College is the larger school with 1,519 students compared with 383.
- •St Columba College has grown faster over five years (7% vs -19%).
- •Angle Vale Primary School is a government school while St Columba 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 Angle Vale Primary School better than St Columba College?
On the Success Index, St Columba College ranks higher (29.0 vs 26.4 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 Angle Vale Primary School and St Columba College?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Angle Vale and Andrews Farm in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Angle Vale Primary School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Columba College has 13.0.
How do Angle Vale Primary School and St Columba College rank in SA?
Angle Vale Primary School is 313th of 348 and St Columba College is 129th of 145 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.