Kilkenny Primary School vs St Margaret Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.2 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 Margaret Mary's School
Croydon Park · Catholic primary · R-6
324 students · ICSEA 1024
| Measure | Kilkenny Primary School West Croydon SA | St Margaret Mary's School Croydon Park SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #29 of 348 | #145 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #598 of 4,908 | #2131 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 450 | 324 |
| Girls / boys | 204 / 246 | 155 / 169 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1069 | 1024 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.0 | 22.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.2 | 9.6 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 69% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | West Croydon 5008 | Croydon Park 5008 |
| Council area | Charles Sturt | Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kilkennyp6.sa.edu.au/ | www.smms.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kilkenny Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (74.3 vs 57.4).
- •Kilkenny Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1069 vs 1024), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kilkenny Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.6).
- •Kilkenny Primary School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 324.
- •Kilkenny Primary School is a government school while St Margaret Mary'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 Margaret Mary's School?
On the Success Index, Kilkenny Primary School ranks higher (74.3 vs 57.4 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 Margaret Mary's School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between West Croydon and Croydon Park 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 Margaret Mary's School has 14.6.
How do Kilkenny Primary School and St Margaret Mary's School rank in SA?
Kilkenny Primary School is 29th of 348 and St Margaret Mary's School is 145th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.