Loreto College vs Marryatville Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 725 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Loreto College
Marryatville · Catholic combined · R-12
717 students · ICSEA 1098
Marryatville Primary School
Kensington · Government primary · R-6
506 students · ICSEA 1127
| Measure | Loreto College Marryatville SA | Marryatville Primary School Kensington SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #16 of 145 | #69 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #291 of 1,259 | #1105 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | R-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 717 | 506 |
| Girls / boys | 717 / 0 | 248 / 258 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | 77 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 69 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +44% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1098 | 1127 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 52% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 65.9 | 30.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.1 | 12.4 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 47% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Marryatville 5068 | Kensington 5068 |
| Council area | Norwood Payneham and St Peters | Norwood Payneham and St Peters |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.loreto.sa.edu.au | www.marryatps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (68.7 vs 69.0).
- •Marryatville Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1127 vs 1098), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Loreto College has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 16.4).
- •Loreto College is the larger school with 717 students compared with 506.
- •Loreto College has grown faster over five years (44% vs -17%).
- •Loreto College is a catholic school while Marryatville Primary School is a government 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 Loreto College better than Marryatville Primary 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 Loreto College and Marryatville Primary School?
About 725 m in a straight line, between Marryatville and Kensington in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Loreto College has 10.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marryatville Primary School has 16.4.
How do Loreto College and Marryatville Primary School rank in SA?
Loreto College is 16th of 145 and Marryatville Primary School is 69th of 348 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.