Lockleys North Primary School vs St John Bosco School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lockleys North Primary School
Lockleys · Government primary · R-6
422 students · ICSEA 1069
St John Bosco School
Brooklyn Park · Catholic primary · R-6
252 students · ICSEA 1054
| Measure | Lockleys North Primary School Lockleys SA | St John Bosco School Brooklyn Park SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #123 of 348 | #118 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1775 of 4,908 | #1690 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 422 | 252 |
| Girls / boys | 188 / 234 | 116 / 136 |
| Foundation intake | 80 | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1069 | 1054 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.4 | 16.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.5 | 10.2 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Lockleys 5032 | Brooklyn Park 5032 |
| Council area | West Torrens | West Torrens |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lnps.sa.edu.au | www.sjb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (61.7 vs 62.6).
- •Lockleys North Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1069 vs 1054), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St John Bosco School has fewer students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.0).
- •Lockleys North Primary School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 252.
- •St John Bosco School has grown faster over five years (31% vs -14%).
- •Lockleys North Primary School is a government school while St John Bosco 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 Lockleys North Primary School better than St John Bosco 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 Lockleys North Primary School and St John Bosco School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Lockleys and Brooklyn Park in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lockleys North Primary School has 16.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John Bosco School has 15.3.
How do Lockleys North Primary School and St John Bosco School rank in SA?
Lockleys North Primary School is 123rd of 348 and St John Bosco School is 118th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.