Braeview School vs St Martin de Porres School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 2.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Braeview School
Happy Valley · Government primary · U, R-6
360 students · ICSEA 1032
St Martin de Porres School
Sheidow Park · Catholic primary · R-6
530 students · ICSEA 1060
| Measure | Braeview School Happy Valley SA | St Martin de Porres School Sheidow Park SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #179 of 348 | #81 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2709 of 4,908 | #1306 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 360 | 530 |
| Girls / boys | 148 / 212 | 251 / 279 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 77 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | +19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1032 | 1060 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.8 | 39.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.7 | 22.7 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Happy Valley 5159 | Sheidow Park 5158 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Marion |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.braeview.sa.edu.au | www.smdps.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Martin de Porres School scores higher on the Success Index (66.8 vs 49.7).
- •St Martin de Porres School has the higher ICSEA (1060 vs 1032), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Martin de Porres School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.3).
- •St Martin de Porres School is the larger school with 530 students compared with 360.
- •St Martin de Porres School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -21%).
- •Braeview School is a government school while St Martin de Porres 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 Braeview School better than St Martin de Porres School?
On the Success Index, St Martin de Porres School ranks higher (66.8 vs 49.7 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 Braeview School and St Martin de Porres School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Happy Valley and Sheidow Park in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Braeview School has 17.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Martin de Porres School has 13.5.
How do Braeview School and St Martin de Porres School rank in SA?
Braeview School is 179th of 348 and St Martin de Porres School is 81st of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.