Dominican School vs St Raphael's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 17 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
St Raphael's School
Parkside · Catholic primary · R-6
96 students · ICSEA 1048
| Measure | Dominican School Semaphore SA | St Raphael's School Parkside SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #100 of 348 | #112 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1536 of 4,908 | #1663 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 230 | 96 |
| Girls / boys | 108 / 122 | 39 / 57 |
| Foundation intake | 57 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1048 | 1048 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 8.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 11.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 10.8 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 1% |
| Suburb | Semaphore 5019 | Parkside 5063 |
| Council area | Port Adelaide Enfield | Unley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.dominican.catholic.edu.au | www.raph.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Dominican School scores higher on the Success Index (64.1 vs 62.9).
- •St Raphael's School has fewer students per teacher (8.5 vs 14.4).
- •Dominican School is the larger school with 230 students compared with 96.
- •Dominican School has grown faster over five years (20% vs -21%).
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 St Raphael's School?
On the Success Index, Dominican School ranks higher (64.1 vs 62.9 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 Dominican School and St Raphael's School?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Semaphore and Parkside in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dominican School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Raphael's School has 8.5.
How do Dominican School and St Raphael's School rank in SA?
Dominican School is 100th of 348 and St Raphael's School is 112th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.