Crafers Primary School vs St Catherine's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Crafers Primary School
Crafers · Government primary · R-6
221 students · ICSEA 1109
St Catherine's School
Stirling · Catholic primary · R-6
185 students · ICSEA 1133
| Measure | Crafers Primary School Crafers SA | St Catherine's School Stirling SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #80 of 348 | #10 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1297 of 4,908 | #384 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 221 | 185 |
| Girls / boys | 110 / 111 | 83 / 102 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1109 | 1133 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 55% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.3 | 11.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.3 | 6.6 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Crafers 5152 | Stirling 5152 |
| Council area | Adelaide Hills | Adelaide Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.crafersps.sa.edu.au | www.stcaths.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Catherine's School scores higher on the Success Index (77.2 vs 66.8).
- •St Catherine's School has the higher ICSEA (1133 vs 1109), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Catherine's School has fewer students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.6).
- •Crafers Primary School is the larger school with 221 students compared with 185.
- •St Catherine's School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -23%).
- •Crafers Primary School is a government school while St Catherine's 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 Crafers Primary School better than St Catherine's School?
On the Success Index, St Catherine's School ranks higher (77.2 vs 66.8 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 Crafers Primary School and St Catherine's School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Crafers and Stirling in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Crafers Primary School has 16.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Catherine's School has 15.9.
How do Crafers Primary School and St Catherine's School rank in SA?
Crafers Primary School is 80th of 348 and St Catherine's School is 10th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.