Scotch College vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Scotch College
Torrens Park · Independent combined · R-12
1,213 students · ICSEA 1146
St Joseph's School
Kingswood · Catholic primary · R-6
256 students · ICSEA 1135
| Measure | Scotch College Torrens Park SA | St Joseph's School Kingswood SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 25% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #13 of 145 | #14 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #171 of 1,259 | #460 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | R-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 1,213 | 256 |
| Girls / boys | 586 / 627 | 119 / 137 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | 122 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 151 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1146 | 1135 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 55% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 109.9 | 16.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 82.2 | 9.2 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Torrens Park 5062 | Kingswood 5062 |
| Council area | Mitcham | Mitcham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.scotch.sa.edu.au | www.stjk.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (75.5 vs 76.1).
- •Scotch College has the higher ICSEA (1146 vs 1135), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Scotch College has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 15.7).
- •Scotch College is the larger school with 1,213 students compared with 256.
- •Scotch College is a independent school while St Joseph'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 Scotch College better than St Joseph's School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Scotch College and St Joseph's School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Torrens Park and Kingswood in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Scotch College has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 15.7.
How do Scotch College and St Joseph's School rank in SA?
Scotch College is 13th of 145 and St Joseph's School is 14th of 348 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.