Blackfriars Priory School vs Immaculate Heart of Mary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.2 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
Immaculate Heart of Mary School
Brompton · Catholic primary · R-6
153 students · ICSEA 1105
| Measure | Blackfriars Priory School Prospect SA | Immaculate Heart of Mary School Brompton SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #52 of 145 | #17 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #660 of 1,259 | #475 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | R-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 786 | 153 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 786 | 65 / 88 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | 107 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 76 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1037 | 1105 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.4 | 10.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 45.0 | 8.3 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Prospect 5082 | Brompton 5007 |
| Council area | Prospect | Charles Sturt |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | blackfriars.sa.edu.au/ | www.ihm.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Immaculate Heart of Mary School scores higher on the Success Index (75.8 vs 49.9).
- •Immaculate Heart of Mary School has the higher ICSEA (1105 vs 1037), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Blackfriars Priory School is the larger school with 786 students compared with 153.
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 Immaculate Heart of Mary School?
On the Success Index, Immaculate Heart of Mary School ranks higher (75.8 vs 49.9 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 Blackfriars Priory School and Immaculate Heart of Mary School?
About 1.2 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 Immaculate Heart of Mary School has 14.1.
How do Blackfriars Priory School and Immaculate Heart of Mary School rank in SA?
Blackfriars Priory School is 52nd of 145 and Immaculate Heart of Mary School is 17th of 348 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.