Saint Spyridon College vs Walford Anglican School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 827 m 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
Walford Anglican School for Girls
Hyde Park · Independent combined · R-12
400 students · ICSEA 1162
| Measure | Saint Spyridon College Unley SA | Walford Anglican School for Girls Hyde Park SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | – | #8 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | – | #133 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | R-6 | R-12 |
| Students | 39 | 400 |
| Girls / boys | 26 / 13 | 400 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 36 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 59 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1081 | 1162 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 65% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 7.8 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 44.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 25.2 |
| Language background other than English | 57% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Unley 5061 | Hyde Park 5061 |
| Council area | Unley | Unley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.saintspyridon.sa.edu.au | walford.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Walford Anglican School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (78.4 vs 68.3).
- •Walford Anglican School for Girls has the higher ICSEA (1162 vs 1081), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Saint Spyridon College has fewer students per teacher (7.8 vs 9.1).
- •Walford Anglican School for Girls is the larger school with 400 students compared with 39.
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 Walford Anglican School for Girls?
On the Success Index, Walford Anglican School for Girls ranks higher (78.4 vs 68.3 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 Saint Spyridon College and Walford Anglican School for Girls?
About 827 m in a straight line, between Unley and Hyde Park in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Saint Spyridon College has 7.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Walford Anglican School for Girls has 9.1.
How do Saint Spyridon College and Walford Anglican School for Girls rank in SA?
Saint Spyridon College is unranked and Walford Anglican School for Girls is 8th of 145 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.