Our Lady of Grace School vs St Francis School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 6.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Grace School
Glengowrie · Catholic primary · R-6
225 students · ICSEA 1075
St Francis School
Lockleys · Catholic primary · R-6
457 students · ICSEA 1075
| Measure | Our Lady of Grace School Glengowrie SA | St Francis School Lockleys SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #85 of 348 | #99 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1361 of 4,908 | #1531 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 225 | 457 |
| Girls / boys | 125 / 100 | 234 / 223 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 67 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1075 | 1075 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 28.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 12.8 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Glengowrie 5044 | Lockleys 5032 |
| Council area | Marion | West Torrens |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | olog.catholic.edu.au | www.sflockleys.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Grace School scores higher on the Success Index (66.2 vs 64.2).
- •St Francis School is the larger school with 457 students compared with 225.
- •Our Lady of Grace School has grown faster over five years (17% vs 8%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Windsor Gardens
Frequently asked questions
Is Our Lady of Grace School better than St Francis School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Grace School ranks higher (66.2 vs 64.2 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 Our Lady of Grace School and St Francis School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Glengowrie and Lockleys in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady of Grace School has 15.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis School has 16.0.
How do Our Lady of Grace School and St Francis School rank in SA?
Our Lady of Grace School is 85th of 348 and St Francis School is 99th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.