Black Forest Primary School vs Cabra Dominican College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Black Forest Primary School
Black Forest · Government primary · R-6
410 students · ICSEA 1108
Cabra Dominican College
Cumberland Park · Catholic combined · 7-12
1,165 students · ICSEA 1065
| Measure | Black Forest Primary School Black Forest SA | Cabra Dominican College Cumberland Park SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #45 of 348 | #51 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #817 of 4,908 | #644 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | R-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 410 | 1,165 |
| Girls / boys | 170 / 240 | 592 / 573 |
| Foundation intake | 65 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 203 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 186 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1108 | 1065 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.8 | 78.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 48.1 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Black Forest 5035 | Cumberland Park 5041 |
| Council area | Unley | Mitcham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | blackforestps.sa.edu.au/ | www.cabra.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Black Forest Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (72.1 vs 50.5).
- •Black Forest Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1108 vs 1065), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cabra Dominican College has fewer students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.9).
- •Cabra Dominican College is the larger school with 1,165 students compared with 410.
- •Cabra Dominican College has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -23%).
- •Black Forest Primary School is a government school while Cabra Dominican 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 Black Forest Primary School better than Cabra Dominican College?
On the Success Index, Black Forest Primary School ranks higher (72.1 vs 50.5 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 Black Forest Primary School and Cabra Dominican College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Black Forest and Cumberland Park in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Black Forest Primary School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cabra Dominican College has 14.8.
How do Black Forest Primary School and Cabra Dominican College rank in SA?
Black Forest Primary School is 45th of 348 and Cabra Dominican College is 51st of 145 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.