Saint David's Parish School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 18 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Saint David's Parish School
Tea Tree Gully · Catholic primary · R-6
306 students · ICSEA 1063
St Joseph's School
West Hindmarsh · Catholic primary · R-6
223 students · ICSEA 1063
| Measure | Saint David's Parish School Tea Tree Gully SA | St Joseph's School West Hindmarsh SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #104 of 348 | #87 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1590 of 4,908 | #1406 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 306 | 223 |
| Girls / boys | 147 / 159 | 101 / 122 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1063 | 1063 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.7 | 16.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.3 | 8.2 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Tea Tree Gully 5091 | West Hindmarsh 5007 |
| Council area | Tea Tree Gully | Charles Sturt |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stdavids.catholic.edu.au | www.sjsh.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (65.7 vs 63.7).
- •Saint David's Parish School is the larger school with 306 students compared with 223.
- •Saint David's Parish School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -12%).
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 Saint David's Parish School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (65.7 vs 63.7 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 Saint David's Parish School and St Joseph's School?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Tea Tree Gully and West Hindmarsh in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Saint David's Parish School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 13.7.
How do Saint David's Parish School and St Joseph's School rank in SA?
Saint David's Parish School is 104th of 348 and St Joseph's School is 87th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.