Paradise Primary School vs St Francis of Assisi School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.5 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
St Francis of Assisi School
Newton · Catholic primary · R-6
246 students · ICSEA 1049
| Measure | Paradise Primary School Paradise SA | St Francis of Assisi School Newton SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #129 of 348 | #127 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1880 of 4,908 | #1854 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 141 | 246 |
| Girls / boys | 66 / 75 | 115 / 131 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +57% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1022 | 1049 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.0 | 17.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.7 | 11.6 |
| Language background other than English | 67% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 1% |
| Suburb | Paradise 5075 | Newton 5074 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (SA) | Campbelltown (SA) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.paradiser6.sa.edu.au/ | www.sfoa.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (60.6 vs 60.9).
- •St Francis of Assisi School has the higher ICSEA (1049 vs 1022), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Paradise Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 13.8).
- •St Francis of Assisi School is the larger school with 246 students compared with 141.
- •Paradise Primary School has grown faster over five years (57% vs -5%).
- •Paradise Primary School is a government school while St Francis of Assisi 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 Paradise Primary School better than St Francis of Assisi School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Paradise Primary School and St Francis of Assisi School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Paradise and Newton in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Paradise Primary School has 10.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis of Assisi School has 13.8.
How do Paradise Primary School and St Francis of Assisi School rank in SA?
Paradise Primary School is 129th of 348 and St Francis of Assisi School is 127th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.