Heritage College Incorporated vs St Paul's College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage College Incorporated
Oakden · Independent combined · R-12
437 students · ICSEA 1040
St Paul's College
Gilles Plains · Catholic combined · R-12
1,191 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | Heritage College Incorporated Oakden SA | St Paul's College Gilles Plains SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #56 of 145 | #36 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #690 of 1,259 | #518 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | R-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 437 | 1,191 |
| Girls / boys | 224 / 213 | 376 / 815 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | 42 | 162 |
| Year 12 cohort | 21 | 99 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +60% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1040 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.5 | 93.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.0 | 52.0 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 50% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Oakden 5086 | Gilles Plains 5086 |
| Council area | Port Adelaide Enfield | Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.heritage.sa.edu.au | www.stpauls.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Paul's College scores higher on the Success Index (56.6 vs 48.2).
- •Heritage College Incorporated has the higher ICSEA (1040 vs 1037), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Paul's College has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.3).
- •St Paul's College is the larger school with 1,191 students compared with 437.
- •St Paul's College has grown faster over five years (60% vs 10%).
- •Heritage College Incorporated is a independent school while St Paul's College 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 Heritage College Incorporated better than St Paul's College?
On the Success Index, St Paul's College ranks higher (56.6 vs 48.2 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 Heritage College Incorporated and St Paul's College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Oakden and Gilles Plains in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Heritage College Incorporated has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Paul's College has 12.8.
How do Heritage College Incorporated and St Paul's College rank in SA?
Heritage College Incorporated is 56th of 145 and St Paul's College is 36th of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.