Pilgrim School vs St Benedict School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 38 km 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
St Benedict School
Mount Torrens · Independent primary · R-5
49 students · ICSEA 1109
| Measure | Pilgrim School Aberfoyle Park SA | St Benedict School Mount Torrens SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #21 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #510 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-5 |
| Students | 161 | 49 |
| Girls / boys | 81 / 80 | 24 / 25 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1109 | 1109 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 4.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 0.8 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Aberfoyle Park 5159 | Mount Torrens 5244 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Adelaide Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.pilgrim.sa.edu.au | stbenedictschool.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Benedict School scores higher on the Success Index (80.9 vs 75.3).
- •St Benedict School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.1).
- •Pilgrim School is the larger school with 161 students compared with 49.
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 St Benedict School?
On the Success Index, St Benedict School ranks higher (80.9 vs 75.3 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 St Benedict School?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Aberfoyle Park and Mount Torrens in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Pilgrim School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Benedict School has 11.1.
How do Pilgrim School and St Benedict School rank in SA?
Pilgrim School is 21st of 348 and St Benedict School is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.