Kidman Park Primary School vs St Michael's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.8 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 Michael's College
Henley Beach · Catholic combined · R-12
2,193 students · ICSEA 1064
| Measure | Kidman Park Primary School Kidman Park SA | St Michael's College Henley Beach SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #140 of 348 | #48 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #2050 of 4,908 | #596 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-12 |
| Students | 485 | 2,193 |
| Girls / boys | 230 / 255 | 949 / 1,244 |
| Foundation intake | 82 | 99 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 298 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 239 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1053 | 1064 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.3 | 166.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.8 | 82.8 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 1% |
| Suburb | Kidman Park 5025 | Henley Beach 5022 |
| Council area | Charles Sturt | Charles Sturt |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kidmanpkps.sa.edu.au | www.smc.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kidman Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (58.5 vs 52.8).
- •St Michael's College has the higher ICSEA (1064 vs 1053), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Michael's College has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.5).
- •St Michael's College is the larger school with 2,193 students compared with 485.
- •St Michael's College has grown faster over five years (19% vs -5%).
- •Kidman Park Primary School is a government school while St Michael'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 Kidman Park Primary School better than St Michael's College?
On the Success Index, Kidman Park Primary School ranks higher (58.5 vs 52.8 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 Michael's College?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Kidman Park and Henley Beach 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 Michael's College has 13.2.
How do Kidman Park Primary School and St Michael's College rank in SA?
Kidman Park Primary School is 140th of 348 and St Michael's College is 48th of 145 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.