Athelstone School vs Saint Ignatius' College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 954 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Athelstone School
Athelstone · Government primary · R-6
368 students · ICSEA 1100
Saint Ignatius' College
Athelstone · Catholic combined · R-12
1,421 students · ICSEA 1151
| Measure | Athelstone School Athelstone SA | Saint Ignatius' College Athelstone SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #77 of 348 | #11 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #1286 of 4,908 | #142 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | R-6 | R-12 |
| Students | 368 | 1,421 |
| Girls / boys | 182 / 186 | 656 / 765 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 71 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 182 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 148 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1100 | 1151 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 59% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.5 | 126.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.7 | 70.9 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Athelstone 5076 | Athelstone 5076 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (SA) | Campbelltown (SA) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.athelstone.sa.edu.au | www.ignatius.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Saint Ignatius' College scores higher on the Success Index (77.6 vs 67.0).
- •Saint Ignatius' College has the higher ICSEA (1151 vs 1100), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Saint Ignatius' College has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 18.0).
- •Saint Ignatius' College is the larger school with 1,421 students compared with 368.
- •Saint Ignatius' College has grown faster over five years (4% vs -18%).
- •Athelstone School is a government school while Saint Ignatius' 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 Athelstone School better than Saint Ignatius' College?
On the Success Index, Saint Ignatius' College ranks higher (77.6 vs 67.0 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 Athelstone School and Saint Ignatius' College?
About 954 m in a straight line, between Athelstone and Athelstone in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Athelstone School has 18.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Saint Ignatius' College has 11.2.
How do Athelstone School and Saint Ignatius' College rank in SA?
Athelstone School is 77th of 348 and Saint Ignatius' College is 11th of 145 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.