Parkside Primary School vs St Raphael's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 247 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Parkside Primary School
Parkside · Government primary · R-6
331 students · ICSEA 1126
St Raphael's School
Parkside · Catholic primary · R-6
96 students · ICSEA 1048
| Measure | Parkside Primary School Parkside SA | St Raphael's School Parkside SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #61 of 348 | #112 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1049 of 4,908 | #1663 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 331 | 96 |
| Girls / boys | 159 / 172 | 39 / 57 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1126 | 1048 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 49% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 8.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.1 | 11.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 10.8 |
| Language background other than English | 45% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Parkside 5063 | Parkside 5063 |
| Council area | Unley | Unley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.parksideps.sa.edu.au | www.raph.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Parkside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (69.6 vs 62.9).
- •Parkside Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1126 vs 1048), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Raphael's School has fewer students per teacher (8.5 vs 18.3).
- •Parkside Primary School is the larger school with 331 students compared with 96.
- •Parkside Primary School is a government school while St Raphael'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 Parkside Primary School better than St Raphael's School?
On the Success Index, Parkside Primary School ranks higher (69.6 vs 62.9 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 Parkside Primary School and St Raphael's School?
About 247 m in a straight line, between Parkside and Parkside in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Parkside Primary School has 18.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Raphael's School has 8.5.
How do Parkside Primary School and St Raphael's School rank in SA?
Parkside Primary School is 61st of 348 and St Raphael's School is 112th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.