Flinders Park Primary School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Flinders Park Primary School
Flinders Park · Government primary · U, R-6
187 students · ICSEA 1037
St Joseph's School
West Hindmarsh · Catholic primary · R-6
223 students · ICSEA 1063
| Measure | Flinders Park Primary School Flinders Park SA | St Joseph's School West Hindmarsh SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #137 of 348 | #87 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2008 of 4,908 | #1406 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 187 | 223 |
| Girls / boys | 89 / 98 | 101 / 122 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -40% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1037 | 1063 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.3 | 16.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 8.2 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 1% |
| Suburb | Flinders Park 5025 | West Hindmarsh 5007 |
| Council area | Charles Sturt | Charles Sturt |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.flindspkps.sa.edu.au | www.sjsh.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (65.7 vs 59.0).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1063 vs 1037), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Flinders Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.7).
- •St Joseph's School is the larger school with 223 students compared with 187.
- •St Joseph's School has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -40%).
- •Flinders Park Primary School is a government school while St Joseph'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 Flinders Park Primary School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (65.7 vs 59.0 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 Flinders Park Primary School and St Joseph's School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Flinders Park and West Hindmarsh in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Flinders Park Primary School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 13.7.
How do Flinders Park Primary School and St Joseph's School rank in SA?
Flinders Park Primary School is 137th of 348 and St Joseph's School is 87th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.