Cedar College vs St Martin's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar College
Northgate · Independent combined · R-12
884 students · ICSEA 1090
St Martin's Catholic Primary School
Greenacres · Catholic primary · R-6
691 students · ICSEA 1085
| Measure | Cedar College Northgate SA | St Martin's Catholic Primary School Greenacres SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #23 of 145 | #68 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #377 of 1,259 | #1097 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | R-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 884 | 691 |
| Girls / boys | 474 / 410 | 313 / 378 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | 97 |
| Year 7 cohort | 84 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 80 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +38% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1090 | 1085 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 18.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 66.8 | 37.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.0 | 29.6 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Northgate 5085 | Greenacres 5086 |
| Council area | Port Adelaide Enfield | Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cedarcollege.sa.edu.au | www.smg.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Martin's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (69.1 vs 64.6).
- •Cedar College has the higher ICSEA (1090 vs 1085), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cedar College has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 18.4).
- •Cedar College is the larger school with 884 students compared with 691.
- •St Martin's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (38% vs 5%).
- •Cedar College is a independent school while St Martin's Catholic Primary 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 Cedar College better than St Martin's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Martin's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (69.1 vs 64.6 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 Cedar College and St Martin's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Northgate and Greenacres in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cedar College has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Martin's Catholic Primary School has 18.4.
How do Cedar College and St Martin's Catholic Primary School rank in SA?
Cedar College is 23rd of 145 and St Martin's Catholic Primary School is 68th of 348 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.