Ridgehaven Primary School vs Saint David's Parish School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ridgehaven Primary School
Ridgehaven · Government primary · U, R-6
222 students · ICSEA 983
Saint David's Parish School
Tea Tree Gully · Catholic primary · R-6
306 students · ICSEA 1063
| Measure | Ridgehaven Primary School Ridgehaven SA | Saint David's Parish School Tea Tree Gully SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #267 of 348 | #104 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3824 of 4,908 | #1590 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 222 | 306 |
| Girls / boys | 106 / 116 | 147 / 159 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 983 | 1063 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.8 | 21.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 13.3 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 3% |
| Suburb | Ridgehaven 5097 | Tea Tree Gully 5091 |
| Council area | Tea Tree Gully | Tea Tree Gully |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ridgehaven.sa.edu.au | www.stdavids.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Saint David's Parish School scores higher on the Success Index (63.7 vs 34.3).
- •Saint David's Parish School has the higher ICSEA (1063 vs 983), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Saint David's Parish School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.1).
- •Saint David's Parish School is the larger school with 306 students compared with 222.
- •Saint David's Parish School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -16%).
- •Ridgehaven Primary School is a government school while Saint David's Parish 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 Ridgehaven Primary School better than Saint David's Parish School?
On the Success Index, Saint David's Parish School ranks higher (63.7 vs 34.3 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 Ridgehaven Primary School and Saint David's Parish School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Ridgehaven and Tea Tree Gully in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ridgehaven Primary School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Saint David's Parish School has 14.1.
How do Ridgehaven Primary School and Saint David's Parish School rank in SA?
Ridgehaven Primary School is 267th of 348 and Saint David's Parish School is 104th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.