Mount Carmel College vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Carmel College
Rosewater · Catholic combined · R-12
1,204 students · ICSEA 1008
St Joseph's School
Ottoway · Catholic primary · R-6
154 students · ICSEA 990
| Measure | Mount Carmel College Rosewater SA | St Joseph's School Ottoway SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #62 of 145 | #199 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #750 of 1,259 | #3017 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | R-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 1,204 | 154 |
| Girls / boys | 557 / 647 | 89 / 65 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | 167 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 106 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +105% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1008 | 990 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 83.5 | 10.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.7 | 13.2 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 80% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 5% |
| Suburb | Rosewater 5013 | Ottoway 5013 |
| Council area | Port Adelaide Enfield | Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mcc.catholic.edu.au/ | www.stjotto.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (45.6 vs 45.9).
- •Mount Carmel College has the higher ICSEA (1008 vs 990), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Carmel College is the larger school with 1,204 students compared with 154.
- •Mount Carmel College has grown faster over five years (105% 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 Mount Carmel College better than St Joseph's 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 Mount Carmel College and St Joseph's School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Rosewater and Ottoway in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Carmel College has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 14.5.
How do Mount Carmel College and St Joseph's School rank in SA?
Mount Carmel College is 62nd of 145 and St Joseph's School is 199th of 348 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.