Blackfriars Priory School vs St Dominic's Priory College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 1.7 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
St Dominic's Priory College
North Adelaide · Catholic combined · R-12
658 students · ICSEA 1080
| Measure | Blackfriars Priory School Prospect SA | St Dominic's Priory College North Adelaide SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #52 of 145 | #27 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #660 of 1,259 | #423 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | R-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 786 | 658 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 786 | 658 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | 107 | 95 |
| Year 12 cohort | 76 | 79 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1037 | 1080 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.4 | 55.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 45.0 | 21.9 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 49% |
| 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.stdominics.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Dominic's Priory College scores higher on the Success Index (61.9 vs 49.9).
- •St Dominic's Priory College has the higher ICSEA (1080 vs 1037), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Dominic's Priory College has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.9).
- •Blackfriars Priory School is the larger school with 786 students compared with 658.
- •Blackfriars Priory School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -3%).
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 St Dominic's Priory College?
On the Success Index, St Dominic's Priory College ranks higher (61.9 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 St Dominic's Priory College?
About 1.7 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 St Dominic's Priory College has 12.0.
How do Blackfriars Priory School and St Dominic's Priory College rank in SA?
Blackfriars Priory School is 52nd of 145 and St Dominic's Priory College is 27th of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.