Saint Ignatius' College vs St Francis of Assisi School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Saint Ignatius' College
Athelstone · Catholic combined · R-12
1,421 students · ICSEA 1151
St Francis of Assisi School
Newton · Catholic primary · R-6
246 students · ICSEA 1049
| Measure | Saint Ignatius' College Athelstone SA | St Francis of Assisi School Newton SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #11 of 145 | #127 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #142 of 1,259 | #1854 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | R-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 1,421 | 246 |
| Girls / boys | 656 / 765 | 115 / 131 |
| Foundation intake | 71 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | 182 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 148 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1151 | 1049 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 59% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 126.9 | 17.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 70.9 | 11.6 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Athelstone 5076 | Newton 5074 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (SA) | Campbelltown (SA) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ignatius.sa.edu.au | www.sfoa.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Saint Ignatius' College scores higher on the Success Index (77.6 vs 60.9).
- •Saint Ignatius' College has the higher ICSEA (1151 vs 1049), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Saint Ignatius' College has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.8).
- •Saint Ignatius' College is the larger school with 1,421 students compared with 246.
- •Saint Ignatius' College has grown faster over five years (4% vs -5%).
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 Ignatius' College better than St Francis of Assisi School?
On the Success Index, Saint Ignatius' College ranks higher (77.6 vs 60.9 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 Ignatius' College and St Francis of Assisi School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Athelstone and Newton in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Saint Ignatius' College has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis of Assisi School has 13.8.
How do Saint Ignatius' College and St Francis of Assisi School rank in SA?
Saint Ignatius' College is 11th of 145 and St Francis of Assisi School is 127th of 348 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.