St Catherine's School vs Upper Sturt Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 2.9 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
Upper Sturt Primary School
Upper Sturt · Government primary · R-6
97 students · ICSEA 1094
| Measure | St Catherine's School Stirling SA | Upper Sturt Primary School Upper Sturt SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #10 of 348 | #66 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #384 of 4,908 | #1080 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 185 | 97 |
| Girls / boys | 83 / 102 | 48 / 49 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1133 | 1094 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 55% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 18.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 5.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 4.4 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Stirling 5152 | Upper Sturt 5156 |
| Council area | Adelaide Hills | Adelaide Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stcaths.catholic.edu.au/ | www.uppersturtps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Catherine's School scores higher on the Success Index (77.2 vs 69.3).
- •St Catherine's School has the higher ICSEA (1133 vs 1094), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Catherine's School has fewer students per teacher (15.9 vs 18.7).
- •St Catherine's School is the larger school with 185 students compared with 97.
- •St Catherine's School is a catholic school while Upper Sturt Primary School is a government 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 Catherine's School better than Upper Sturt Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Catherine's School ranks higher (77.2 vs 69.3 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 Upper Sturt Primary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Stirling and Upper Sturt 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 Upper Sturt Primary School has 18.7.
How do St Catherine's School and Upper Sturt Primary School rank in SA?
St Catherine's School is 10th of 348 and Upper Sturt Primary School is 66th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.