Blackfriars Priory School vs Bowden Brompton Community School
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.
Blackfriars Priory School
Prospect · Catholic combined · R-12
786 students · ICSEA 1037
Bowden Brompton Community School
Brompton · Government special · 6-12
145 students · ICSEA 906
| Measure | Blackfriars Priory School Prospect SA | Bowden Brompton Community School Brompton SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #52 of 145 | – |
| National rank (type) | #660 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | R-12 | 6-12 |
| Students | 786 | 145 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 786 | 24 / 121 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 107 | 15 |
| Year 12 cohort | 76 | 19 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1037 | 906 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 4.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.4 | 33.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 45.0 | 24.9 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 26% |
| Suburb | Prospect 5082 | Brompton 5007 |
| Council area | Prospect | Charles Sturt |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | blackfriars.sa.edu.au/ | www.bbcs.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Blackfriars Priory School has the higher ICSEA (1037 vs 906), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bowden Brompton Community School has fewer students per teacher (4.3 vs 13.9).
- •Blackfriars Priory School is the larger school with 786 students compared with 145.
- •Blackfriars Priory School has grown faster over five years (12% vs 5%).
- •Blackfriars Priory School is a catholic school while Bowden Brompton Community School is a government 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 Blackfriars Priory School better than Bowden Brompton Community School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Blackfriars Priory School and Bowden Brompton Community School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Prospect and Brompton in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blackfriars Priory School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bowden Brompton Community School has 4.3.
How do Blackfriars Priory School and Bowden Brompton Community School rank in SA?
Blackfriars Priory School is 52nd of 145 and Bowden Brompton Community School is unranked among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.