Dominican School vs Largs Bay School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dominican School
Semaphore · Catholic primary · R-6
230 students · ICSEA 1048
Largs Bay School
Largs Bay · Government primary · R-6
418 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | Dominican School Semaphore SA | Largs Bay School Largs Bay SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #100 of 348 | #196 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1536 of 4,908 | #2971 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 230 | 418 |
| Girls / boys | 108 / 122 | 205 / 213 |
| Foundation intake | 57 | 77 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | -28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1048 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 27.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 13.1 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 11% |
| Suburb | Semaphore 5019 | Largs Bay 5016 |
| Council area | Port Adelaide Enfield | Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.dominican.catholic.edu.au | www.largsbayr7.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Dominican School scores higher on the Success Index (64.1 vs 46.3).
- •Dominican School has the higher ICSEA (1048 vs 1018), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dominican School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.1).
- •Largs Bay School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 230.
- •Dominican School has grown faster over five years (20% vs -28%).
- •Dominican School is a catholic school while Largs Bay School is a government 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 Dominican School better than Largs Bay School?
On the Success Index, Dominican School ranks higher (64.1 vs 46.3 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 Dominican School and Largs Bay School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Semaphore and Largs Bay in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dominican School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Largs Bay School has 15.1.
How do Dominican School and Largs Bay School rank in SA?
Dominican School is 100th of 348 and Largs Bay School is 196th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.