Nazareth Catholic College vs St Francis de Sales College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 34 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Nazareth Catholic College
Flinders Park · Catholic combined · R-12
2,576 students · ICSEA 1049
St Francis de Sales College
Mount Barker · Catholic combined · R-12
1,047 students · ICSEA 1051
| Measure | Nazareth Catholic College Flinders Park SA | St Francis de Sales College Mount Barker SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #45 of 145 | #43 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #568 of 1,259 | #553 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | R-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 2,576 | 1,047 |
| Girls / boys | 1,276 / 1,300 | 535 / 512 |
| Foundation intake | 87 | 67 |
| Year 7 cohort | 396 | 121 |
| Year 12 cohort | 228 | 69 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +27% | +51% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1049 | 1051 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 193.9 | 68.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 99.3 | 40.1 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Flinders Park 5025 | Mount Barker 5251 |
| Council area | Charles Sturt | Mount Barker |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.nazareth.org.au/ | www.stfrancis.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (53.8 vs 54.7).
- •St Francis de Sales College has the higher ICSEA (1051 vs 1049), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nazareth Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.3).
- •Nazareth Catholic College is the larger school with 2,576 students compared with 1,047.
- •St Francis de Sales College has grown faster over five years (51% vs 27%).
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 Nazareth Catholic College better than St Francis de Sales College?
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 Nazareth Catholic College and St Francis de Sales College?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Flinders Park and Mount Barker in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Nazareth Catholic College has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis de Sales College has 15.3.
How do Nazareth Catholic College and St Francis de Sales College rank in SA?
Nazareth Catholic College is 45th of 145 and St Francis de Sales College is 43rd of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.