Kilparrin Teaching and Assessment School and Services vs Westminster School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kilparrin Teaching and Assessment School and Services
Park Holme · Government special · U
34 students · ICSEA 1035
Westminster School
Marion · Independent combined · R-12
1,401 students · ICSEA 1139
| Measure | Kilparrin Teaching and Assessment School and Services Park Holme SA | Westminster School Marion SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | – | #10 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | – | #139 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | U | R-12 |
| Students | 34 | 1,401 |
| Girls / boys | 15 / 19 | 698 / 703 |
| Foundation intake | – | 67 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 139 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 159 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +26% | +29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1035 | 1139 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 2.0 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.5 | 133.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.8 | 93.9 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Park Holme 5043 | Marion 5043 |
| Council area | Marion | Marion |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kilparrin.sa.edu.au | www.westminster.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Westminster School has the higher ICSEA (1139 vs 1035), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kilparrin Teaching and Assessment School and Services has fewer students per teacher (2.0 vs 10.5).
- •Westminster School is the larger school with 1,401 students compared with 34.
- •Kilparrin Teaching and Assessment School and Services is a government school while Westminster School is an independent 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 Kilparrin Teaching and Assessment School and Services better than Westminster School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kilparrin Teaching and Assessment School and Services and Westminster School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Park Holme and Marion in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kilparrin Teaching and Assessment School and Services has 2.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Westminster School has 10.5.
How do Kilparrin Teaching and Assessment School and Services and Westminster School rank in SA?
Kilparrin Teaching and Assessment School and Services is unranked and Westminster School is 10th of 145 among special schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.