Plympton International College vs St John the Baptist Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 435 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Plympton International College
Plympton · Government combined · R-12
825 students · ICSEA 1044
St John the Baptist Catholic School
Plympton · Catholic primary · R-6
361 students · ICSEA 1081
| Measure | Plympton International College Plympton SA | St John the Baptist Catholic School Plympton SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #47 of 145 | #49 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #583 of 1,259 | #875 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | R-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 825 | 361 |
| Girls / boys | 370 / 455 | 171 / 190 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | 70 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 100 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +33% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1044 | 1081 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 63.9 | 25.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.8 | 10.8 |
| Language background other than English | 45% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Plympton 5038 | Plympton 5038 |
| Council area | West Torrens | West Torrens |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.plymptoncollege.sa.edu.au | www.stjohnpl.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St John the Baptist Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (71.5 vs 53.3).
- •St John the Baptist Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (1081 vs 1044), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Plympton International College has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.3).
- •Plympton International College is the larger school with 825 students compared with 361.
- •Plympton International College has grown faster over five years (33% vs 12%).
- •Plympton International College is a government school while St John the Baptist Catholic 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 Plympton International College better than St John the Baptist Catholic School?
On the Success Index, St John the Baptist Catholic School ranks higher (71.5 vs 53.3 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 Plympton International College and St John the Baptist Catholic School?
About 435 m in a straight line, between Plympton and Plympton in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Plympton International College has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John the Baptist Catholic School has 14.3.
How do Plympton International College and St John the Baptist Catholic School rank in SA?
Plympton International College is 47th of 145 and St John the Baptist Catholic School is 49th of 348 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.