Millicent North Primary School vs St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Millicent North Primary School
Millicent · Government primary · R-6
203 students · ICSEA 951
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Millicent · Catholic primary · R-6
166 students · ICSEA 1004
| Measure | Millicent North Primary School Millicent SA | St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Millicent SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #266 of 348 | #195 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3817 of 4,908 | #2949 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 203 | 166 |
| Girls / boys | 94 / 109 | 82 / 84 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 951 | 1004 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.7 | 11.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.7 | 6.5 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 1% |
| Suburb | Millicent 5280 | Millicent 5280 |
| Council area | Wattle Range | Wattle Range |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.millnthps.sa.edu.au | www.sta.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Anthony's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (46.6 vs 34.4).
- •St Anthony's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1004 vs 951), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Millicent North Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.0).
- •Millicent North Primary School is the larger school with 203 students compared with 166.
- •St Anthony's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -19%).
- •Millicent North Primary School is a government school while St Anthony's Catholic Primary 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 Millicent North Primary School better than St Anthony's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Anthony's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (46.6 vs 34.4 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 Millicent North Primary School and St Anthony's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Millicent and Millicent in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Millicent North Primary School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Anthony's Catholic Primary School has 15.0.
How do Millicent North Primary School and St Anthony's Catholic Primary School rank in SA?
Millicent North Primary School is 266th of 348 and St Anthony's Catholic Primary School is 195th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.