Kidman Park Primary School vs St Francis School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kidman Park Primary School
Kidman Park · Government primary · U, R-6
485 students · ICSEA 1053
St Francis School
Lockleys · Catholic primary · R-6
457 students · ICSEA 1075
| Measure | Kidman Park Primary School Kidman Park SA | St Francis School Lockleys SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #140 of 348 | #99 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2050 of 4,908 | #1531 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 485 | 457 |
| Girls / boys | 230 / 255 | 234 / 223 |
| Foundation intake | 82 | 67 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1053 | 1075 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.3 | 28.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.8 | 12.8 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 2% |
| Suburb | Kidman Park 5025 | Lockleys 5032 |
| Council area | Charles Sturt | West Torrens |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kidmanpkps.sa.edu.au | www.sflockleys.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Francis School scores higher on the Success Index (64.2 vs 58.5).
- •St Francis School has the higher ICSEA (1075 vs 1053), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kidman Park Primary School is the larger school with 485 students compared with 457.
- •St Francis School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -5%).
- •Kidman Park Primary School is a government school while St Francis 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 Kidman Park Primary School better than St Francis School?
On the Success Index, St Francis School ranks higher (64.2 vs 58.5 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 Kidman Park Primary School and St Francis School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Kidman Park and Lockleys in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kidman Park Primary School has 16.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis School has 16.0.
How do Kidman Park Primary School and St Francis School rank in SA?
Kidman Park Primary School is 140th of 348 and St Francis School is 99th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.