Australian Islamic College Adelaide vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Australian Islamic College Adelaide
West Croydon · Independent combined · R-12
589 students · ICSEA 1016
St Joseph's School
West Hindmarsh · Catholic primary · R-6
223 students · ICSEA 1063
| Measure | Australian Islamic College Adelaide West Croydon SA | St Joseph's School West Hindmarsh SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #63 of 145 | #87 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #759 of 1,259 | #1406 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | R-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 589 | 223 |
| Girls / boys | 300 / 289 | 101 / 122 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | 53 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 45 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +22% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1016 | 1063 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.2 | 16.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.1 | 8.2 |
| Language background other than English | 96% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | West Croydon 5008 | West Hindmarsh 5007 |
| Council area | Charles Sturt | Charles Sturt |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | aic.sa.edu.au/ | www.sjsh.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (65.7 vs 45.3).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1063 vs 1016), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.7).
- •Australian Islamic College Adelaide is the larger school with 589 students compared with 223.
- •Australian Islamic College Adelaide has grown faster over five years (22% vs -12%).
- •Australian Islamic College Adelaide is a independent 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 Australian Islamic College Adelaide better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (65.7 vs 45.3 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 Australian Islamic College Adelaide and St Joseph's School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between West Croydon and West Hindmarsh in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Australian Islamic College Adelaide has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 13.7.
How do Australian Islamic College Adelaide and St Joseph's School rank in SA?
Australian Islamic College Adelaide is 63rd of 145 and St Joseph's School is 87th of 348 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.