St Columba's Memorial School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 88 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Columba's Memorial School
Yorketown · Catholic primary · R-6
79 students · ICSEA 984
St Joseph's School
Ottoway · Catholic primary · R-6
154 students · ICSEA 990
| Measure | St Columba's Memorial School Yorketown SA | St Joseph's School Ottoway SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #199 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3017 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 79 | 154 |
| Girls / boys | 39 / 40 | 89 / 65 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 984 | 990 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 10.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.2 | 13.2 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 80% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 5% |
| Suburb | Yorketown 5576 | Ottoway 5013 |
| Council area | Yorke Peninsula | Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Remoteness | Remote | Major Cities |
| Website | www.scms.catholic.edu.au | www.stjotto.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (45.9 vs 40.4).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (990 vs 984), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Columba's Memorial School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.5).
- •St Joseph's School is the larger school with 154 students compared with 79.
- •St Joseph's School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -2%).
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 Columba's Memorial School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (45.9 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 Columba's Memorial School and St Joseph's School?
About 88 km in a straight line, between Yorketown and Ottoway in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Columba's Memorial School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 14.5.
How do St Columba's Memorial School and St Joseph's School rank in SA?
St Columba's Memorial School is unranked and St Joseph's School is 199th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.