Blackfriars Priory School vs Rosary 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
Rosary School
Prospect · Catholic primary · R-6
484 students · ICSEA 1101
| Measure | Blackfriars Priory School Prospect SA | Rosary School Prospect SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #52 of 145 | #13 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #660 of 1,259 | #443 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | R-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 786 | 484 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 786 | 233 / 251 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 82 |
| Year 7 cohort | 107 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 76 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1037 | 1101 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.4 | 30.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 45.0 | 13.4 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Prospect 5082 | Prospect 5082 |
| Council area | Prospect | Prospect |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | blackfriars.sa.edu.au/ | www.rosary.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Rosary School scores higher on the Success Index (76.4 vs 49.9).
- •Rosary School has the higher ICSEA (1101 vs 1037), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Blackfriars Priory School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.7).
- •Blackfriars Priory School is the larger school with 786 students compared with 484.
- •Rosary School has grown faster over five years (23% vs 12%).
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 Rosary School?
On the Success Index, Rosary School ranks higher (76.4 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 Rosary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Prospect and Prospect in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blackfriars Priory School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rosary School has 15.7.
How do Blackfriars Priory School and Rosary School rank in SA?
Blackfriars Priory School is 52nd of 145 and Rosary School is 13th of 348 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.