Saint Spyridon College vs St Raphael's 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.
Saint Spyridon College
Unley · Independent primary · R-6
39 students · ICSEA 1081
St Raphael's School
Parkside · Catholic primary · R-6
96 students · ICSEA 1048
| Measure | Saint Spyridon College Unley SA | St Raphael's School Parkside SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #112 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1663 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 39 | 96 |
| Girls / boys | 26 / 13 | 39 / 57 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1081 | 1048 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 7.8 | 8.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 11.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 10.8 |
| Language background other than English | 57% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Unley 5061 | Parkside 5063 |
| Council area | Unley | Unley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.saintspyridon.sa.edu.au | www.raph.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Saint Spyridon College scores higher on the Success Index (68.3 vs 62.9).
- •Saint Spyridon College has the higher ICSEA (1081 vs 1048), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Saint Spyridon College has fewer students per teacher (7.8 vs 8.5).
- •St Raphael's School is the larger school with 96 students compared with 39.
- •St Raphael's School has grown faster over five years (-21% vs -29%).
- •Saint Spyridon College is a independent school while St Raphael's 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 Saint Spyridon College better than St Raphael's School?
On the Success Index, Saint Spyridon College ranks higher (68.3 vs 62.9 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 Spyridon College and St Raphael's School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Unley and Parkside in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Saint Spyridon College has 7.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Raphael's School has 8.5.
How do Saint Spyridon College and St Raphael's School rank in SA?
Saint Spyridon College is unranked and St Raphael's School is 112th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.