Golden Grove High School vs St Francis Xavier's Regional Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Golden Grove High School
Golden Grove · Government high school · U, 7-12
1,486 students · ICSEA 1007
St Francis Xavier's Regional Catholic School
Wynn Vale · Catholic primary · R-6
561 students · ICSEA 1051
| Measure | Golden Grove High School Golden Grove SA | St Francis Xavier's Regional Catholic School Wynn Vale SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #43 of 84 | #125 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #874 of 1,472 | #1835 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | U, 7-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 1,486 | 561 |
| Girls / boys | 748 / 738 | 305 / 256 |
| Foundation intake | – | 110 |
| Year 7 cohort | 240 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 196 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1007 | 1051 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 114.5 | 33.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 48.8 | 20.6 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Golden Grove 5125 | Wynn Vale 5127 |
| Council area | Tea Tree Gully | Tea Tree Gully |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.goldengrovehs.sa.edu.au | www.sfx.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Francis Xavier's Regional Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (61.1 vs 43.4).
- •St Francis Xavier's Regional Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (1051 vs 1007), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Golden Grove High School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.7).
- •Golden Grove High School is the larger school with 1,486 students compared with 561.
- •St Francis Xavier's Regional Catholic School has grown faster over five years (23% vs 12%).
- •Golden Grove High School is a government school while St Francis Xavier's Regional Catholic 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 Golden Grove High School better than St Francis Xavier's Regional Catholic School?
On the Success Index, St Francis Xavier's Regional Catholic School ranks higher (61.1 vs 43.4 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 Golden Grove High School and St Francis Xavier's Regional Catholic School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Golden Grove and Wynn Vale in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Golden Grove High School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis Xavier's Regional Catholic School has 16.7.
How do Golden Grove High School and St Francis Xavier's Regional Catholic School rank in SA?
Golden Grove High School is 43rd of 84 and St Francis Xavier's Regional Catholic School is 125th of 348 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.