St Anthony's School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 9.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Anthony's School
Edwardstown · Catholic primary · R-6
116 students · ICSEA 1090
St Joseph's School
Payneham South · Catholic primary · R-6
494 students · ICSEA 1092
| Measure | St Anthony's School Edwardstown SA | St Joseph's School Payneham South SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #51 of 348 | #35 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #886 of 4,908 | #632 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 116 | 494 |
| Girls / boys | 47 / 69 | 229 / 265 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 81 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1090 | 1092 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.9 | 30.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.5 | 16.7 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Edwardstown 5039 | Payneham South 5070 |
| Council area | Marion | Norwood Payneham and St Peters |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stantedw.catholic.edu.au | www.stjopayn.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (74.0 vs 71.4).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1092 vs 1090), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Anthony's School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.0).
- •St Joseph's School is the larger school with 494 students compared with 116.
- •St Joseph's School has grown faster over five years (30% vs -12%).
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 St Anthony's School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School 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 St Anthony's School and St Joseph's School?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Edwardstown and Payneham South in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Anthony's School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 16.0.
How do St Anthony's School and St Joseph's School rank in SA?
St Anthony's School is 51st of 348 and St Joseph's School is 35th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.