Prospect North Primary School vs St Brigid's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Prospect North Primary School
Prospect · Government primary · R-6
373 students · ICSEA 1037
St Brigid's School
Kilburn · Catholic primary · R-6
165 students · ICSEA 965
| Measure | Prospect North Primary School Prospect SA | St Brigid's School Kilburn SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #95 of 348 | #208 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1458 of 4,908 | #3086 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 373 | 165 |
| Girls / boys | 176 / 197 | 80 / 85 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1037 | 965 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.8 | 12.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.5 | 16.1 |
| Language background other than English | 62% | 74% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Prospect 5082 | Kilburn 5084 |
| Council area | Prospect | Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.prospectnorth.sa.edu.au/ | www.stb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Prospect North Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (65.0 vs 45.0).
- •Prospect North Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1037 vs 965), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Prospect North Primary School is the larger school with 373 students compared with 165.
- •St Brigid's School has grown faster over five years (20% vs -2%).
- •Prospect North Primary School is a government school while St Brigid'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 Prospect North Primary School better than St Brigid's School?
On the Success Index, Prospect North Primary School ranks higher (65.0 vs 45.0 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 Prospect North Primary School and St Brigid's School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Prospect and Kilburn in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Prospect North Primary School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Brigid's School has 13.0.
How do Prospect North Primary School and St Brigid's School rank in SA?
Prospect North Primary School is 95th of 348 and St Brigid's School is 208th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.