Christian Brothers College vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 121 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Christian Brothers College
Adelaide · Catholic combined · R-12
990 students · ICSEA 1074
St Joseph's School
Clare · Catholic combined · R-9
314 students · ICSEA 1074
| Measure | Christian Brothers College Adelaide SA | St Joseph's School Clare SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #28 of 145 | #35 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #441 of 1,259 | #509 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | R-12 | R-9 |
| Students | 990 | 314 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 990 | 155 / 159 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | 129 | 38 |
| Year 12 cohort | 109 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1074 | 1074 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 80.3 | 22.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 54.8 | 9.4 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Adelaide 5000 | Clare 5453 |
| Council area | Adelaide | Clare and Gilbert Valleys |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.cbc.sa.edu.au | stjoclar.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Christian Brothers College scores higher on the Success Index (61.2 vs 56.9).
- •Christian Brothers College has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.1).
- •Christian Brothers College is the larger school with 990 students compared with 314.
- •St Joseph's School has grown faster over five years (14% vs 5%).
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 Christian Brothers College better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, Christian Brothers College ranks higher (61.2 vs 56.9 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 Christian Brothers College and St Joseph's School?
About 121 km in a straight line, between Adelaide and Clare in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Christian Brothers College has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 14.1.
How do Christian Brothers College and St Joseph's School rank in SA?
Christian Brothers College is 28th of 145 and St Joseph's School is 35th of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.