Rostrevor College vs St Michael's College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 17 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Rostrevor College
Woodforde · Catholic combined · R-12
985 students · ICSEA 1064
St Michael's College
Henley Beach · Catholic combined · R-12
2,193 students · ICSEA 1064
| Measure | Rostrevor College Woodforde SA | St Michael's College Henley Beach SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #42 of 145 | #48 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #552 of 1,259 | #596 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | R-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 985 | 2,193 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 985 | 949 / 1,244 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 99 |
| Year 7 cohort | 127 | 298 |
| Year 12 cohort | 106 | 239 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | +19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1064 | 1064 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 72.4 | 166.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 48.9 | 82.8 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Woodforde 5072 | Henley Beach 5022 |
| Council area | Adelaide Hills | Charles Sturt |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.rostrevor.sa.edu.au | www.smc.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Rostrevor College scores higher on the Success Index (54.7 vs 52.8).
- •St Michael's College is the larger school with 2,193 students compared with 985.
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 Rostrevor College better than St Michael's College?
On the Success Index, Rostrevor College ranks higher (54.7 vs 52.8 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 Rostrevor College and St Michael's College?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Woodforde and Henley Beach in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Rostrevor College has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Michael's College has 13.2.
How do Rostrevor College and St Michael's College rank in SA?
Rostrevor College is 42nd of 145 and St Michael's College is 48th of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.