St Francis of Assisi School vs St Francis Xavier's Regional Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 9.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Francis of Assisi School
Newton · Catholic primary · R-6
246 students · ICSEA 1049
St Francis Xavier's Regional Catholic School
Wynn Vale · Catholic primary · R-6
561 students · ICSEA 1051
| Measure | St Francis of Assisi School Newton SA | St Francis Xavier's Regional Catholic School Wynn Vale SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #127 of 348 | #125 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1854 of 4,908 | #1835 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 246 | 561 |
| Girls / boys | 115 / 131 | 305 / 256 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 110 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1049 | 1051 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 33.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 20.6 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Newton 5074 | Wynn Vale 5127 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (SA) | Tea Tree Gully |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sfoa.catholic.edu.au | www.sfx.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (60.9 vs 61.1).
- •St Francis Xavier's Regional Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (1051 vs 1049), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Francis of Assisi School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.7).
- •St Francis Xavier's Regional Catholic School is the larger school with 561 students compared with 246.
- •St Francis Xavier's Regional Catholic School has grown faster over five years (23% vs -5%).
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 Francis of Assisi School better than St Francis Xavier's Regional Catholic School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Francis of Assisi School and St Francis Xavier's Regional Catholic School?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Newton and Wynn Vale in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Francis of Assisi School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis Xavier's Regional Catholic School has 16.7.
How do St Francis of Assisi School and St Francis Xavier's Regional Catholic School rank in SA?
St Francis of Assisi School is 127th of 348 and St Francis Xavier's Regional Catholic School is 125th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.