Kilkenny Primary School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kilkenny Primary School
West Croydon · Government primary · U, R-6
450 students · ICSEA 1069
St Joseph's School
West Hindmarsh · Catholic primary · R-6
223 students · ICSEA 1063
| Measure | Kilkenny Primary School West Croydon SA | St Joseph's School West Hindmarsh SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #29 of 348 | #87 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #598 of 4,908 | #1406 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 450 | 223 |
| Girls / boys | 204 / 246 | 101 / 122 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1069 | 1063 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.0 | 16.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.2 | 8.2 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | West Croydon 5008 | West Hindmarsh 5007 |
| Council area | Charles Sturt | Charles Sturt |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kilkennyp6.sa.edu.au/ | www.sjsh.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kilkenny Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (74.3 vs 65.7).
- •Kilkenny Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1069 vs 1063), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kilkenny Primary School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 223.
- •Kilkenny Primary School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -12%).
- •Kilkenny Primary School is a government school while St Joseph'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 Kilkenny Primary School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, Kilkenny Primary School ranks higher (74.3 vs 65.7 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 Kilkenny Primary School and St Joseph's School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between West Croydon and West Hindmarsh in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kilkenny Primary School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 13.7.
How do Kilkenny Primary School and St Joseph's School rank in SA?
Kilkenny Primary School is 29th of 348 and St Joseph's School is 87th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.