East Torrens Primary School vs St Francis of Assisi 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.
East Torrens Primary School
Hectorville · Government primary · U, R-6
350 students · ICSEA 1073
St Francis of Assisi School
Newton · Catholic primary · R-6
246 students · ICSEA 1049
| Measure | East Torrens Primary School Hectorville SA | St Francis of Assisi School Newton SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #41 of 348 | #127 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #735 of 4,908 | #1854 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 350 | 246 |
| Girls / boys | 166 / 184 | 115 / 131 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1073 | 1049 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.8 | 17.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.9 | 11.6 |
| Language background other than English | 72% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Hectorville 5073 | Newton 5074 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (SA) | Campbelltown (SA) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.etorrensps.sa.edu.au | www.sfoa.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •East Torrens Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.0 vs 60.9).
- •East Torrens Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1073 vs 1049), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •East Torrens Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.8).
- •East Torrens Primary School is the larger school with 350 students compared with 246.
- •East Torrens Primary School is a government school while St Francis of Assisi 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 East Torrens Primary School better than St Francis of Assisi School?
On the Success Index, East Torrens Primary School ranks higher (73.0 vs 60.9 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 East Torrens Primary School and St Francis of Assisi School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hectorville and Newton in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
East Torrens Primary School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis of Assisi School has 13.8.
How do East Torrens Primary School and St Francis of Assisi School rank in SA?
East Torrens Primary School is 41st of 348 and St Francis of Assisi School is 127th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.