Heathfield Primary School vs St Catherine's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 3.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Heathfield Primary School
Heathfield · Government primary · R-6
102 students · ICSEA 1071
St Catherine's School
Stirling · Catholic primary · R-6
185 students · ICSEA 1133
| Measure | Heathfield Primary School Heathfield SA | St Catherine's School Stirling SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #102 of 348 | #10 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1545 of 4,908 | #384 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 102 | 185 |
| Girls / boys | 49 / 53 | 83 / 102 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1071 | 1133 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 55% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 11.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.8 | 6.6 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 0% |
| Suburb | Heathfield 5153 | Stirling 5152 |
| Council area | Adelaide Hills | Adelaide Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.heathfieldps.sa.edu.au/ | www.stcaths.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Catherine's School scores higher on the Success Index (77.2 vs 64.0).
- •St Catherine's School has the higher ICSEA (1133 vs 1071), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Catherine's School is the larger school with 185 students compared with 102.
- •St Catherine's School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -24%).
- •Heathfield Primary School is a government school while St Catherine'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 Heathfield Primary School better than St Catherine's School?
On the Success Index, St Catherine's School ranks higher (77.2 vs 64.0 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 Heathfield Primary School and St Catherine's School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Heathfield and Stirling in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Heathfield Primary School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Catherine's School has 15.9.
How do Heathfield Primary School and St Catherine's School rank in SA?
Heathfield Primary School is 102nd of 348 and St Catherine's School is 10th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.