Glenelg Primary School vs St Mary's Memorial School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 788 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glenelg Primary School
Glenelg East · Government primary · R-6
613 students · ICSEA 1078
St Mary's Memorial School
Glenelg · Catholic primary · R-6
405 students · ICSEA 1113
| Measure | Glenelg Primary School Glenelg East SA | St Mary's Memorial School Glenelg SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #130 of 348 | #22 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1907 of 4,908 | #513 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 613 | 405 |
| Girls / boys | 283 / 330 | 221 / 184 |
| Foundation intake | 115 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1078 | 1113 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.5 | 25.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 14.7 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Glenelg East 5045 | Glenelg 5045 |
| Council area | Holdfast Bay | Holdfast Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.glenelgps.sa.edu.au | www.stmarmem.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Memorial School scores higher on the Success Index (75.3 vs 60.2).
- •St Mary's Memorial School has the higher ICSEA (1113 vs 1078), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary's Memorial School has fewer students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.8).
- •Glenelg Primary School is the larger school with 613 students compared with 405.
- •St Mary's Memorial School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -23%).
- •Glenelg Primary School is a government school while St Mary's Memorial 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 Glenelg Primary School better than St Mary's Memorial School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's Memorial School ranks higher (75.3 vs 60.2 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 Glenelg Primary School and St Mary's Memorial School?
About 788 m in a straight line, between Glenelg East and Glenelg in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glenelg Primary School has 17.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's Memorial School has 16.2.
How do Glenelg Primary School and St Mary's Memorial School rank in SA?
Glenelg Primary School is 130th of 348 and St Mary's Memorial School is 22nd of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.