Goodwood Primary School vs St Thomas' School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 392 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Goodwood Primary School
Goodwood · Government primary · R-6
408 students · ICSEA 1147
St Thomas' School
Goodwood · Catholic primary · R-6
297 students · ICSEA 1116
| Measure | Goodwood Primary School Goodwood SA | St Thomas' School Goodwood SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #4 of 348 | #50 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #174 of 4,908 | #878 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 408 | 297 |
| Girls / boys | 199 / 209 | 142 / 155 |
| Foundation intake | 67 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1147 | 1116 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.2 | 20.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.3 | 13.0 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Goodwood 5034 | Goodwood 5034 |
| Council area | Unley | Unley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.goodwoodps.sa.edu.au | www.stg.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Goodwood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (80.4 vs 71.5).
- •Goodwood Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1147 vs 1116), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Thomas' School has fewer students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.9).
- •Goodwood Primary School is the larger school with 408 students compared with 297.
- •Goodwood Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -22%).
- •Goodwood Primary School is a government school while St Thomas' 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 Goodwood Primary School better than St Thomas' School?
On the Success Index, Goodwood Primary School ranks higher (80.4 vs 71.5 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 Goodwood Primary School and St Thomas' School?
About 392 m in a straight line, between Goodwood and Goodwood in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Goodwood Primary School has 16.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Thomas' School has 14.7.
How do Goodwood Primary School and St Thomas' School rank in SA?
Goodwood Primary School is 4th of 348 and St Thomas' School is 50th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.