Blakeview Primary School vs Catherine McAuley School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blakeview Primary School
Blakeview · Government primary · U, R-6
542 students · ICSEA 921
Catherine McAuley School
Craigmore · Catholic primary · R-6
483 students · ICSEA 976
| Measure | Blakeview Primary School Blakeview SA | Catherine McAuley School Craigmore SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #333 of 348 | #238 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #4642 of 4,908 | #3454 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 542 | 483 |
| Girls / boys | 257 / 285 | 226 / 257 |
| Foundation intake | 80 | 83 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | +34% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 921 | 976 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.6 | 32.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 39.3 | 25.3 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 6% |
| Suburb | Blakeview 5114 | Craigmore 5114 |
| Council area | Playford | Playford |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.blakevwps.sa.edu.au | www.cms.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Catherine McAuley School scores higher on the Success Index (39.5 vs 22.7).
- •Catherine McAuley School has the higher ICSEA (976 vs 921), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Blakeview Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.0).
- •Blakeview Primary School is the larger school with 542 students compared with 483.
- •Catherine McAuley School has grown faster over five years (34% vs -22%).
- •Blakeview Primary School is a government 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 Blakeview Primary School better than Catherine McAuley School?
On the Success Index, Catherine McAuley School ranks higher (39.5 vs 22.7 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 Blakeview Primary School and Catherine McAuley School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Blakeview and Craigmore in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blakeview Primary School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Catherine McAuley School has 15.0.
How do Blakeview Primary School and Catherine McAuley School rank in SA?
Blakeview Primary School is 333rd of 348 and Catherine McAuley School is 238th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.