Catherine McAuley School vs Craigmore High 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.
Catherine McAuley School
Craigmore · Catholic primary · R-6
483 students · ICSEA 976
Craigmore High School
Blakeview · Government high school · U, 7-12
1,245 students · ICSEA 916
| Measure | Catherine McAuley School Craigmore SA | Craigmore High School Blakeview SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #238 of 348 | #79 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #3454 of 4,908 | #1426 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, 7-12 |
| Students | 483 | 1,245 |
| Girls / boys | 226 / 257 | 578 / 667 |
| Foundation intake | 83 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 210 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 127 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +34% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 976 | 916 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.2 | 94.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.3 | 55.5 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 12% |
| Suburb | Craigmore 5114 | Blakeview 5114 |
| Council area | Playford | Playford |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cms.catholic.edu.au/ | www.craigmorehs.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Catherine McAuley School scores higher on the Success Index (39.5 vs 18.4).
- •Catherine McAuley School has the higher ICSEA (976 vs 916), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Craigmore High School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.0).
- •Craigmore High School is the larger school with 1,245 students compared with 483.
- •Catherine McAuley School has grown faster over five years (34% vs 20%).
- •Catherine McAuley School is a catholic school while Craigmore High School is a government 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 Catherine McAuley School better than Craigmore High School?
On the Success Index, Catherine McAuley School ranks higher (39.5 vs 18.4 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 Catherine McAuley School and Craigmore High School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Craigmore and Blakeview in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Catherine McAuley School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Craigmore High School has 13.2.
How do Catherine McAuley School and Craigmore High School rank in SA?
Catherine McAuley School is 238th of 348 and Craigmore High School is 79th of 84 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.