Kildare College vs St Paul'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.
Kildare College
Holden Hill · Catholic high school · 7-12
768 students · ICSEA 1051
St Paul's College
Gilles Plains · Catholic combined · R-12
1,191 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | Kildare College Holden Hill SA | St Paul's College Gilles Plains SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #19 of 84 | #36 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #389 of 1,472 | #518 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 768 | 1,191 |
| Girls / boys | 768 / 0 | 376 / 815 |
| Foundation intake | – | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | 147 | 162 |
| Year 12 cohort | 121 | 99 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +26% | +60% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1051 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 58.7 | 93.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.5 | 52.0 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 50% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Holden Hill 5088 | Gilles Plains 5086 |
| Council area | Tea Tree Gully | Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kildare.catholic.edu.au/ | www.stpauls.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kildare College scores higher on the Success Index (65.5 vs 56.6).
- •Kildare College has the higher ICSEA (1051 vs 1037), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Paul's College is the larger school with 1,191 students compared with 768.
- •St Paul's College has grown faster over five years (60% vs 26%).
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 Kildare College better than St Paul's College?
On the Success Index, Kildare College ranks higher (65.5 vs 56.6 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 Kildare College and St Paul's College?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Holden Hill and Gilles Plains in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kildare College has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Paul's College has 12.8.
How do Kildare College and St Paul's College rank in SA?
Kildare College is 19th of 84 and St Paul's College is 36th of 145 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.