Catherine McAuley School vs Trinity College Blakeview
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 897 m 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
Trinity College Blakeview
Blakeview · Independent combined · R-10
635 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | Catherine McAuley School Craigmore SA | Trinity College Blakeview Blakeview SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #238 of 348 | #76 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #3454 of 4,908 | #813 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | R-6 | R-10 |
| Students | 483 | 635 |
| Girls / boys | 226 / 257 | 308 / 327 |
| Foundation intake | 83 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 62 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +34% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 976 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.2 | 43.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.3 | 24.7 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 2% |
| Suburb | Craigmore 5114 | Blakeview 5114 |
| Council area | Playford | Playford |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cms.catholic.edu.au/ | www.trinity.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Trinity College Blakeview scores higher on the Success Index (42.7 vs 39.5).
- •Trinity College Blakeview has the higher ICSEA (1037 vs 976), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Trinity College Blakeview is the larger school with 635 students compared with 483.
- •Catherine McAuley School has grown faster over five years (34% vs -2%).
- •Catherine McAuley School is a catholic school while Trinity College Blakeview is an independent 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 Trinity College Blakeview?
On the Success Index, Trinity College Blakeview ranks higher (42.7 vs 39.5 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 Trinity College Blakeview?
About 897 m 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 Trinity College Blakeview has 14.7.
How do Catherine McAuley School and Trinity College Blakeview rank in SA?
Catherine McAuley School is 238th of 348 and Trinity College Blakeview is 76th of 145 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.