School of the Nativity vs Stella Maris Parish School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 6.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
School of the Nativity
Aberfoyle Park · Catholic primary · R-6
159 students · ICSEA 1086
Stella Maris Parish School
Seacombe Gardens · Catholic primary · R-6
429 students · ICSEA 1086
| Measure | School of the Nativity Aberfoyle Park SA | Stella Maris Parish School Seacombe Gardens SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #34 of 348 | #52 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #629 of 4,908 | #888 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 159 | 429 |
| Girls / boys | 73 / 86 | 209 / 220 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +34% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1086 | 1086 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.7 | 27.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 18.2 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Aberfoyle Park 5159 | Seacombe Gardens 5047 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Marion |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.nativity.catholic.edu.au | www.smps.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •School of the Nativity scores higher on the Success Index (74.0 vs 71.4).
- •School of the Nativity has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.7).
- •Stella Maris Parish School is the larger school with 429 students compared with 159.
- •Stella Maris Parish School has grown faster over five years (34% vs -7%).
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 School of the Nativity better than Stella Maris Parish School?
On the Success Index, School of the Nativity ranks higher (74.0 vs 71.4 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 School of the Nativity and Stella Maris Parish School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Aberfoyle Park and Seacombe Gardens in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
School of the Nativity has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Stella Maris Parish School has 15.7.
How do School of the Nativity and Stella Maris Parish School rank in SA?
School of the Nativity is 34th of 348 and Stella Maris Parish School is 52nd of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.