Peterborough High School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 634 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Peterborough High School
Peterborough · Government high school · U, 7-12
53 students · ICSEA 931
St Joseph's School
Peterborough · Catholic combined · R-9
62 students · ICSEA 873
| Measure | Peterborough High School Peterborough SA | St Joseph's School Peterborough SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | U, 7-12 | R-9 |
| Students | 53 | 62 |
| Girls / boys | 28 / 25 | 34 / 28 |
| Foundation intake | – | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | 14 | 2 |
| Year 12 cohort | 6 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 931 | 873 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 7th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 6.6 | 9.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.0 | 6.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 6.0 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 28% | 27% |
| Suburb | Peterborough 5422 | Peterborough 5422 |
| Council area | Peterborough | Peterborough |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.phs.sa.edu.au | www.stjopet.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Peterborough High School scores higher on the Success Index (34.1 vs 27.0).
- •Peterborough High School has the higher ICSEA (931 vs 873), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Peterborough High School has fewer students per teacher (6.6 vs 9.5).
- •St Joseph's School is the larger school with 62 students compared with 53.
- •St Joseph's School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -27%).
- •Peterborough High School is a government school while St Joseph'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 Peterborough High School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, Peterborough High School ranks higher (34.1 vs 27.0 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 Peterborough High School and St Joseph's School?
About 634 m in a straight line, between Peterborough and Peterborough in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Peterborough High School has 6.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 9.5.
How do Peterborough High School and St Joseph's School rank in SA?
Peterborough High School is unranked and St Joseph's School is unranked among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.