St Columba's Memorial School vs Yorketown Area School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.5 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
Yorketown Area School
Yorketown · Government combined · R-12
220 students · ICSEA 940
| Measure | St Columba's Memorial School Yorketown SA | Yorketown Area School Yorketown SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #117 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1020 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | R-6 | R-12 |
| Students | 79 | 220 |
| Girls / boys | 39 / 40 | 110 / 110 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 24 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 25 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 984 | 940 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 20.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.2 | 15.1 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 6% |
| Suburb | Yorketown 5576 | Yorketown 5576 |
| Council area | Yorke Peninsula | Yorke Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | www.scms.catholic.edu.au | yorketownareaschool.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Columba's Memorial School scores higher on the Success Index (40.4 vs 32.3).
- •St Columba's Memorial School has the higher ICSEA (984 vs 940), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Yorketown Area School has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.3).
- •Yorketown Area School is the larger school with 220 students compared with 79.
- •Yorketown Area School has grown faster over five years (30% vs -2%).
- •St Columba's Memorial School is a catholic school while Yorketown Area 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 Columba's Memorial School better than Yorketown Area School?
On the Success Index, St Columba's Memorial School ranks higher (40.4 vs 32.3 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 Columba's Memorial School and Yorketown Area School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Yorketown and Yorketown 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 Yorketown Area School has 10.8.
How do St Columba's Memorial School and Yorketown Area School rank in SA?
St Columba's Memorial School is unranked and Yorketown Area School is 117th of 145 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.