Ngutu College vs St Patrick'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.
Ngutu College
Woodville North · Independent combined · R-11
260 students · ICSEA 909
St Patrick's School
Mansfield Park · Catholic primary · R-6
180 students · ICSEA 1002
| Measure | Ngutu College Woodville North SA | St Patrick's School Mansfield Park SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #111 of 145 | #176 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #988 of 1,259 | #2669 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | R-11 | R-6 |
| Students | 260 | 180 |
| Girls / boys | 129 / 131 | 91 / 89 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | 21 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 909 | 1002 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.7 | 16.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 40.4 | 12.3 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 80% |
| Indigenous students | 51% | 1% |
| Suburb | Woodville North 5012 | Mansfield Park 5012 |
| Council area | Charles Sturt | Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ngutucollege.org.au | www.stpatsmp.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's School scores higher on the Success Index (50.2 vs 33.8).
- •St Patrick's School has the higher ICSEA (1002 vs 909), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ngutu College has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 11.0).
- •Ngutu College is the larger school with 260 students compared with 180.
- •Ngutu College is a independent school while St Patrick'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 Patrick's School?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's School ranks higher (50.2 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 Patrick's School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Woodville North and Mansfield Park in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ngutu College has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's School has 11.0.
How do Ngutu College and St Patrick's School rank in SA?
Ngutu College is 111th of 145 and St Patrick's School is 176th of 348 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.