Blackfriars Priory School vs North Adelaide Primary 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
North Adelaide Primary School
North Adelaide · Government primary · R-6
296 students · ICSEA 1144
| Measure | Blackfriars Priory School Prospect SA | North Adelaide Primary School North Adelaide SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #52 of 145 | #16 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #660 of 1,259 | #468 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | R-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 786 | 296 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 786 | 149 / 147 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | 107 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 76 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1037 | 1144 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 17.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.4 | 17.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 45.0 | 7.5 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Prospect 5082 | North Adelaide 5006 |
| Council area | Prospect | Adelaide |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | blackfriars.sa.edu.au/ | www.nthadelaideps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •North Adelaide Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (75.9 vs 49.9).
- •North Adelaide Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1144 vs 1037), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Blackfriars Priory School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.4).
- •Blackfriars Priory School is the larger school with 786 students compared with 296.
- •Blackfriars Priory School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -14%).
- •Blackfriars Priory School is a catholic school while North Adelaide Primary 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 North Adelaide Primary School?
On the Success Index, North Adelaide Primary School ranks higher (75.9 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 North Adelaide Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Prospect and North Adelaide in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blackfriars Priory School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and North Adelaide Primary School has 17.4.
How do Blackfriars Priory School and North Adelaide Primary School rank in SA?
Blackfriars Priory School is 52nd of 145 and North Adelaide Primary School is 16th of 348 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.