Seaview High School vs Stella Maris Parish School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 425 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Seaview High School
Seacombe Heights · Government high school · U, 7-12
1,377 students · ICSEA 1038
Stella Maris Parish School
Seacombe Gardens · Catholic primary · R-6
429 students · ICSEA 1086
| Measure | Seaview High School Seacombe Heights SA | Stella Maris Parish School Seacombe Gardens SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #24 of 84 | #52 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #481 of 1,472 | #888 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | U, 7-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 1,377 | 429 |
| Girls / boys | 695 / 682 | 209 / 220 |
| Foundation intake | – | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | 233 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 215 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +57% | +34% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1038 | 1086 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 89.9 | 27.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 34.2 | 18.2 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Seacombe Heights 5047 | Seacombe Gardens 5047 |
| Council area | Marion | Marion |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.seaviewhs.sa.edu.au | www.smps.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Stella Maris Parish School scores higher on the Success Index (71.4 vs 61.3).
- •Stella Maris Parish School has the higher ICSEA (1086 vs 1038), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Seaview High School is the larger school with 1,377 students compared with 429.
- •Seaview High School has grown faster over five years (57% vs 34%).
- •Seaview High School is a government school while Stella Maris Parish 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 Seaview High School better than Stella Maris Parish School?
On the Success Index, Stella Maris Parish School ranks higher (71.4 vs 61.3 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 Seaview High School and Stella Maris Parish School?
About 425 m in a straight line, between Seacombe Heights and Seacombe Gardens in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Seaview High School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Stella Maris Parish School has 15.7.
How do Seaview High School and Stella Maris Parish School rank in SA?
Seaview High School is 24th of 84 and Stella Maris Parish School is 52nd of 348 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.