Birdwood Primary School vs St Benedict School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 8.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Birdwood Primary School
Birdwood · Government primary · R-6
194 students · ICSEA 995
St Benedict School
Mount Torrens · Independent primary · R-5
49 students · ICSEA 1109
| Measure | Birdwood Primary School Birdwood SA | St Benedict School Mount Torrens SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #250 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3648 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-5 |
| Students | 194 | 49 |
| Girls / boys | 89 / 105 | 24 / 25 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -30% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 995 | 1109 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 4.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.5 | 0.8 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 0% |
| Suburb | Birdwood 5234 | Mount Torrens 5244 |
| Council area | Adelaide Hills | Adelaide Hills |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.birdwoodps.sa.edu.au | stbenedictschool.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Benedict School scores higher on the Success Index (80.9 vs 36.8).
- •St Benedict School has the higher ICSEA (1109 vs 995), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Benedict School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 16.4).
- •Birdwood Primary School is the larger school with 194 students compared with 49.
- •Birdwood Primary School is a government school while St Benedict School is an independent 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 Birdwood Primary School better than St Benedict School?
On the Success Index, St Benedict School ranks higher (80.9 vs 36.8 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 Birdwood Primary School and St Benedict School?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Birdwood and Mount Torrens in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Birdwood Primary School has 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Benedict School has 11.1.
How do Birdwood Primary School and St Benedict School rank in SA?
Birdwood Primary School is 250th of 348 and St Benedict School is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.