Edmund Rice Flexi School vs St Thomas More School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 978 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Edmund Rice Flexi School
Elizabeth · Catholic special · 7-12
163 students · ICSEA 908
St Thomas More School
Elizabeth Park · Catholic primary · R-6
267 students · ICSEA 927
| Measure | Edmund Rice Flexi School Elizabeth SA | St Thomas More School Elizabeth Park SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #310 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4367 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 163 | 267 |
| Girls / boys | 88 / 75 | 115 / 152 |
| Foundation intake | – | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | 16 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 29 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +35% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 908 | 927 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 17.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.9 | 18.1 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 27% | 15% |
| Suburb | Elizabeth 5112 | Elizabeth Park 5113 |
| Council area | Playford | Playford |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | erfs.flexi.edu.au/ | www.sttmore.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More School has the higher ICSEA (927 vs 908), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Edmund Rice Flexi School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.2).
- •St Thomas More School is the larger school with 267 students compared with 163.
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 Edmund Rice Flexi School better than St Thomas More School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Edmund Rice Flexi School and St Thomas More School?
About 978 m in a straight line, between Elizabeth and Elizabeth Park in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Edmund Rice Flexi School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Thomas More School has 15.2.
How do Edmund Rice Flexi School and St Thomas More School rank in SA?
Edmund Rice Flexi School is unranked and St Thomas More School is 310th of 348 among special schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.