St Brigid's School vs St Paul Lutheran School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.1 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 Paul Lutheran School
Blair Athol · Independent primary · R-6
260 students · ICSEA 1062
| Measure | St Brigid's School Kilburn SA | St Paul Lutheran School Blair Athol SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #208 of 348 | #93 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3086 of 4,908 | #1451 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 165 | 260 |
| Girls / boys | 80 / 85 | 138 / 122 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | -31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 965 | 1062 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.7 | 20.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.1 | 12.5 |
| Language background other than English | 74% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Kilburn 5084 | Blair Athol 5084 |
| Council area | Port Adelaide Enfield | Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stb.catholic.edu.au | www.stpaulba.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Paul Lutheran School scores higher on the Success Index (65.1 vs 45.0).
- •St Paul Lutheran School has the higher ICSEA (1062 vs 965), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Paul Lutheran School is the larger school with 260 students compared with 165.
- •St Brigid's School has grown faster over five years (20% vs -31%).
- •St Brigid's School is a catholic school while St Paul Lutheran School is an independent 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 St Brigid's School better than St Paul Lutheran School?
On the Success Index, St Paul Lutheran School ranks higher (65.1 vs 45.0 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 Paul Lutheran School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Kilburn and Blair Athol 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 Paul Lutheran School has 12.6.
How do St Brigid's School and St Paul Lutheran School rank in SA?
St Brigid's School is 208th of 348 and St Paul Lutheran School is 93rd of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.