Blakes Crossing Christian College vs Catherine McAuley School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blakes Crossing Christian College
Blakeview · Independent combined · R-12
712 students · ICSEA 983
Catherine McAuley School
Craigmore · Catholic primary · R-6
483 students · ICSEA 976
| Measure | Blakes Crossing Christian College Blakeview SA | Catherine McAuley School Craigmore SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #103 of 145 | #238 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #945 of 1,259 | #3454 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | R-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 712 | 483 |
| Girls / boys | 355 / 357 | 226 / 257 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 83 |
| Year 7 cohort | 73 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 36 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +48% | +34% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 983 | 976 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 51.8 | 32.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.3 | 25.3 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 6% |
| Suburb | Blakeview 5114 | Craigmore 5114 |
| Council area | Playford | Playford |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.blakescrossing.sa.edu.au | www.cms.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Catherine McAuley School scores higher on the Success Index (39.5 vs 35.6).
- •Blakes Crossing Christian College has the higher ICSEA (983 vs 976), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Blakes Crossing Christian College has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.0).
- •Blakes Crossing Christian College is the larger school with 712 students compared with 483.
- •Blakes Crossing Christian College has grown faster over five years (48% vs 34%).
- •Blakes Crossing Christian College is a independent school while Catherine McAuley School is a catholic 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 Blakes Crossing Christian College better than Catherine McAuley School?
On the Success Index, Catherine McAuley School ranks higher (39.5 vs 35.6 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 Blakes Crossing Christian College and Catherine McAuley School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Blakeview and Craigmore in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blakes Crossing Christian College has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Catherine McAuley School has 15.0.
How do Blakes Crossing Christian College and Catherine McAuley School rank in SA?
Blakes Crossing Christian College is 103rd of 145 and Catherine McAuley School is 238th of 348 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.