Ngutu College vs Whitefriars School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.7 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
Whitefriars School
Woodville Park · Catholic primary · R-6
603 students · ICSEA 1076
| Measure | Ngutu College Woodville North SA | Whitefriars School Woodville Park SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #111 of 145 | #76 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #988 of 1,259 | #1285 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | R-11 | R-6 |
| Students | 260 | 603 |
| Girls / boys | 129 / 131 | 287 / 316 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 89 |
| Year 7 cohort | 21 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 909 | 1076 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.7 | 35.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 40.4 | 19.7 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 51% | 1% |
| Suburb | Woodville North 5012 | Woodville Park 5011 |
| Council area | Charles Sturt | Charles Sturt |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ngutucollege.org.au | www.whitefriars.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Whitefriars School scores higher on the Success Index (67.1 vs 33.8).
- •Whitefriars School has the higher ICSEA (1076 vs 909), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ngutu College has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 17.1).
- •Whitefriars School is the larger school with 603 students compared with 260.
- •Ngutu College is a independent school while Whitefriars 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 Whitefriars School?
On the Success Index, Whitefriars School ranks higher (67.1 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 Whitefriars School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Woodville North and Woodville Park in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ngutu College has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Whitefriars School has 17.1.
How do Ngutu College and Whitefriars School rank in SA?
Ngutu College is 111th of 145 and Whitefriars School is 76th of 348 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.