Challa Gardens Primary School vs Whitefriars School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 726 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Challa Gardens Primary School
Kilkenny · Government primary · U, R-6
251 students · ICSEA 982
Whitefriars School
Woodville Park · Catholic primary · R-6
603 students · ICSEA 1076
| Measure | Challa Gardens Primary School Kilkenny SA | Whitefriars School Woodville Park SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #192 of 348 | #76 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2911 of 4,908 | #1285 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 251 | 603 |
| Girls / boys | 116 / 135 | 287 / 316 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 89 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 982 | 1076 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.9 | 35.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 19.7 |
| Language background other than English | 68% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 1% |
| Suburb | Kilkenny 5009 | Woodville Park 5011 |
| Council area | Charles Sturt | Charles Sturt |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.challaps.sa.edu.au | www.whitefriars.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Whitefriars School scores higher on the Success Index (67.1 vs 47.0).
- •Whitefriars School has the higher ICSEA (1076 vs 982), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Challa Gardens Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 17.1).
- •Whitefriars School is the larger school with 603 students compared with 251.
- •Whitefriars School has grown faster over five years (27% vs -22%).
- •Challa Gardens Primary School is a government school while Whitefriars 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 Challa Gardens Primary School better than Whitefriars School?
On the Success Index, Whitefriars School ranks higher (67.1 vs 47.0 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 Challa Gardens Primary School and Whitefriars School?
About 726 m in a straight line, between Kilkenny and Woodville Park in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Challa Gardens Primary School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Whitefriars School has 17.1.
How do Challa Gardens Primary School and Whitefriars School rank in SA?
Challa Gardens Primary School is 192nd of 348 and Whitefriars School is 76th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.