Brooklyn Park Primary School vs St John Bosco School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brooklyn Park Primary School
Brooklyn Park · Government primary · U, R-6
118 students · ICSEA 1066
St John Bosco School
Brooklyn Park · Catholic primary · R-6
252 students · ICSEA 1054
| Measure | Brooklyn Park Primary School Brooklyn Park SA | St John Bosco School Brooklyn Park SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #75 of 348 | #118 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1238 of 4,908 | #1690 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 118 | 252 |
| Girls / boys | 54 / 64 | 116 / 136 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1066 | 1054 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.9 | 16.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 10.2 |
| Language background other than English | 55% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Brooklyn Park 5032 | Brooklyn Park 5032 |
| Council area | West Torrens | West Torrens |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | brooklynparkps.sa.edu.au/ | www.sjb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Brooklyn Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (67.6 vs 62.6).
- •Brooklyn Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1066 vs 1054), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brooklyn Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 15.3).
- •St John Bosco School is the larger school with 252 students compared with 118.
- •St John Bosco School has grown faster over five years (31% vs -16%).
- •Brooklyn Park Primary School is a government school while St John Bosco 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 Brooklyn Park Primary School better than St John Bosco School?
On the Success Index, Brooklyn Park Primary School ranks higher (67.6 vs 62.6 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 Brooklyn Park Primary School and St John Bosco School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Park in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brooklyn Park Primary School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John Bosco School has 15.3.
How do Brooklyn Park Primary School and St John Bosco School rank in SA?
Brooklyn Park Primary School is 75th of 348 and St John Bosco School is 118th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.