Paradise Primary School vs Saint Ignatius' College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Paradise Primary School
Paradise · Government primary · U, R-6
141 students · ICSEA 1022
Saint Ignatius' College
Athelstone · Catholic combined · R-12
1,421 students · ICSEA 1151
| Measure | Paradise Primary School Paradise SA | Saint Ignatius' College Athelstone SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #129 of 348 | #11 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #1880 of 4,908 | #142 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-12 |
| Students | 141 | 1,421 |
| Girls / boys | 66 / 75 | 656 / 765 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 71 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 182 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 148 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +57% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1022 | 1151 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 59% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.0 | 126.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.7 | 70.9 |
| Language background other than English | 67% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 0% |
| Suburb | Paradise 5075 | Athelstone 5076 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (SA) | Campbelltown (SA) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.paradiser6.sa.edu.au/ | www.ignatius.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Saint Ignatius' College scores higher on the Success Index (77.6 vs 60.6).
- •Saint Ignatius' College has the higher ICSEA (1151 vs 1022), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Paradise Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.2).
- •Saint Ignatius' College is the larger school with 1,421 students compared with 141.
- •Paradise Primary School has grown faster over five years (57% vs 4%).
- •Paradise Primary School is a government school while Saint Ignatius' College 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 Paradise Primary School better than Saint Ignatius' College?
On the Success Index, Saint Ignatius' College ranks higher (77.6 vs 60.6 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 Paradise Primary School and Saint Ignatius' College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Paradise and Athelstone in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Paradise Primary School has 10.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Saint Ignatius' College has 11.2.
How do Paradise Primary School and Saint Ignatius' College rank in SA?
Paradise Primary School is 129th of 348 and Saint Ignatius' College is 11th of 145 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.