Renmark High School vs St Francis of Assisi College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South Australia, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Renmark High School
Renmark · Government high school · 7-12
414 students · ICSEA 930
St Francis of Assisi College
Renmark · Catholic high school · 7-11
228 students · ICSEA 1004
| Measure | Renmark High School Renmark SA | St Francis of Assisi College Renmark SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 18 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #80 of 84 | #35 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #1428 of 1,472 | #721 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-11 |
| Students | 414 | 228 |
| Girls / boys | 211 / 203 | 121 / 107 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 55 | 54 |
| Year 12 cohort | 66 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 930 | 1004 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.2 | 18.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.4 | 15.3 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 4% |
| Suburb | Renmark 5341 | Renmark 5341 |
| Council area | Renmark Paringa | Renmark Paringa |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.renmarkhs.sa.edu.au | www.assisi.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Francis of Assisi College scores higher on the Success Index (51.0 vs 18.4).
- •St Francis of Assisi College has the higher ICSEA (1004 vs 930), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Francis of Assisi College has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.2).
- •Renmark High School is the larger school with 414 students compared with 228.
- •Renmark High School is a government school while St Francis of Assisi College 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 Renmark High School better than St Francis of Assisi College?
On the Success Index, St Francis of Assisi College ranks higher (51.0 vs 18.4 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 Renmark High School and St Francis of Assisi College?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Renmark and Renmark in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Renmark High School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis of Assisi College has 12.2.
How do Renmark High School and St Francis of Assisi College rank in SA?
Renmark High School is 80th of 84 and St Francis of Assisi College is 35th of 84 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.