Mercedes College vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mercedes College
Springfield · Catholic combined · R-12
1,111 students · ICSEA 1133
St Joseph's School
Kingswood · Catholic primary · R-6
256 students · ICSEA 1135
| Measure | Mercedes College Springfield SA | St Joseph's School Kingswood SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #18 of 145 | #14 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #318 of 1,259 | #460 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | R-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 1,111 | 256 |
| Girls / boys | 510 / 601 | 119 / 137 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | 117 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 155 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1133 | 1135 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 54% | 55% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 92.9 | 16.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 55.5 | 9.2 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Springfield 5062 | Kingswood 5062 |
| Council area | Mitcham | Mitcham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mercedes.catholic.edu.au | www.stjk.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (76.1 vs 67.4).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1135 vs 1133), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mercedes College has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.7).
- •Mercedes College is the larger school with 1,111 students compared with 256.
- •St Joseph's School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -8%).
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 Mercedes College better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (76.1 vs 67.4 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 Mercedes College and St Joseph's School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Kingswood in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mercedes College has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 15.7.
How do Mercedes College and St Joseph's School rank in SA?
Mercedes College is 18th of 145 and St Joseph's School is 14th of 348 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.