St Augustine's Parish School vs St Columba's Memorial School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 100 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Augustine's Parish School
Salisbury · Catholic primary · R-6
664 students · ICSEA 981
St Columba's Memorial School
Yorketown · Catholic primary · R-6
79 students · ICSEA 984
| Measure | St Augustine's Parish School Salisbury SA | St Columba's Memorial School Yorketown SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #204 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3054 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 664 | 79 |
| Girls / boys | 327 / 337 | 39 / 40 |
| Foundation intake | 85 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 981 | 984 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.8 | 6.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 49.3 | 6.2 |
| Language background other than English | 49% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Salisbury 5108 | Yorketown 5576 |
| Council area | Salisbury | Yorke Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Remote |
| Website | www.saps.catholic.edu.au | www.scms.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Augustine's Parish School scores higher on the Success Index (45.4 vs 40.4).
- •St Columba's Memorial School has the higher ICSEA (984 vs 981), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Columba's Memorial School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.9).
- •St Augustine's Parish School is the larger school with 664 students compared with 79.
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 Augustine's Parish School better than St Columba's Memorial School?
On the Success Index, St Augustine's Parish School ranks higher (45.4 vs 40.4 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 Augustine's Parish School and St Columba's Memorial School?
About 100 km in a straight line, between Salisbury and Yorketown in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Augustine's Parish School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Columba's Memorial School has 12.3.
How do St Augustine's Parish School and St Columba's Memorial School rank in SA?
St Augustine's Parish School is 204th of 348 and St Columba's Memorial School is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.