St Catherine's School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 9.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Catherine's School
Stirling · Catholic primary · R-6
185 students · ICSEA 1133
St Joseph's School
Kingswood · Catholic primary · R-6
256 students · ICSEA 1135
| Measure | St Catherine's School Stirling SA | St Joseph's School Kingswood SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #10 of 348 | #14 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #384 of 4,908 | #460 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 185 | 256 |
| Girls / boys | 83 / 102 | 119 / 137 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1133 | 1135 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 55% | 55% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 16.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 9.2 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Stirling 5152 | Kingswood 5062 |
| Council area | Adelaide Hills | Mitcham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stcaths.catholic.edu.au/ | www.stjk.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Catherine's School scores higher on the Success Index (77.2 vs 76.1).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1135 vs 1133), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's School is the larger school with 256 students compared with 185.
- •St Joseph's School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -9%).
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 Catherine's School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Catherine's School ranks higher (77.2 vs 76.1 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 Catherine's School and St Joseph's School?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Stirling and Kingswood in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Catherine's School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 15.7.
How do St Catherine's School and St Joseph's School rank in SA?
St Catherine's School is 10th of 348 and St Joseph's School is 14th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.