St Brigid's School vs St Mary Magdalene's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 16 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Brigid's School
Kilburn · Catholic primary · R-6
165 students · ICSEA 965
St Mary Magdalene's School
Elizabeth Grove · Catholic primary · R-6
185 students · ICSEA 958
| Measure | St Brigid's School Kilburn SA | St Mary Magdalene's School Elizabeth Grove SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #208 of 348 | #229 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3086 of 4,908 | #3295 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 165 | 185 |
| Girls / boys | 80 / 85 | 96 / 89 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | +73% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 965 | 958 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.7 | 12.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.1 | 12.9 |
| Language background other than English | 74% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 10% |
| Suburb | Kilburn 5084 | Elizabeth Grove 5112 |
| Council area | Port Adelaide Enfield | Playford |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stb.catholic.edu.au | www.smm.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Brigid's School scores higher on the Success Index (45.0 vs 41.9).
- •St Brigid's School has the higher ICSEA (965 vs 958), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Brigid's School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.3).
- •St Mary Magdalene's School is the larger school with 185 students compared with 165.
- •St Mary Magdalene's School has grown faster over five years (73% vs 20%).
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 Brigid's School better than St Mary Magdalene's School?
On the Success Index, St Brigid's School ranks higher (45.0 vs 41.9 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 Brigid's School and St Mary Magdalene's School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Kilburn and Elizabeth Grove in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Brigid's School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary Magdalene's School has 14.3.
How do St Brigid's School and St Mary Magdalene's School rank in SA?
St Brigid's School is 208th of 348 and St Mary Magdalene's School is 229th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.