Pilgrim School vs School of the Nativity
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 212 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Pilgrim School
Aberfoyle Park · Independent primary · R-6
161 students · ICSEA 1109
School of the Nativity
Aberfoyle Park · Catholic primary · R-6
159 students · ICSEA 1086
| Measure | Pilgrim School Aberfoyle Park SA | School of the Nativity Aberfoyle Park SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #21 of 348 | #34 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #510 of 4,908 | #629 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 161 | 159 |
| Girls / boys | 81 / 80 | 73 / 86 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1109 | 1086 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 12.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Aberfoyle Park 5159 | Aberfoyle Park 5159 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.pilgrim.sa.edu.au | www.nativity.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Pilgrim School scores higher on the Success Index (75.3 vs 74.0).
- •Pilgrim School has the higher ICSEA (1109 vs 1086), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •School of the Nativity has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.1).
- •Pilgrim School is the larger school with 161 students compared with 159.
- •Pilgrim School is a independent school while School of the Nativity 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 Pilgrim School better than School of the Nativity?
On the Success Index, Pilgrim School ranks higher (75.3 vs 74.0 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 Pilgrim School and School of the Nativity?
About 212 m in a straight line, between Aberfoyle Park and Aberfoyle Park in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Pilgrim School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and School of the Nativity has 12.5.
How do Pilgrim School and School of the Nativity rank in SA?
Pilgrim School is 21st of 348 and School of the Nativity is 34th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.