Ngutu College vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ngutu College
Woodville North · Independent combined · R-11
260 students · ICSEA 909
St Joseph's School
Ottoway · Catholic primary · R-6
154 students · ICSEA 990
| Measure | Ngutu College Woodville North SA | St Joseph's School Ottoway SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #111 of 145 | #199 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #988 of 1,259 | #3017 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | R-11 | R-6 |
| Students | 260 | 154 |
| Girls / boys | 129 / 131 | 89 / 65 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | 21 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 909 | 990 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.7 | 10.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 40.4 | 13.2 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 80% |
| Indigenous students | 51% | 5% |
| Suburb | Woodville North 5012 | Ottoway 5013 |
| Council area | Charles Sturt | Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ngutucollege.org.au | www.stjotto.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (45.9 vs 33.8).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (990 vs 909), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ngutu College has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 14.5).
- •Ngutu College is the larger school with 260 students compared with 154.
- •Ngutu College is a independent school while St Joseph's 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 Ngutu College better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (45.9 vs 33.8 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 Ngutu College and St Joseph's School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Woodville North and Ottoway in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ngutu College has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 14.5.
How do Ngutu College and St Joseph's School rank in SA?
Ngutu College is 111th of 145 and St Joseph's School is 199th of 348 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.