St Francis of Assisi School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.7 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 Joseph's School
Hectorville · Catholic primary · R-6
859 students · ICSEA 1077
| Measure | St Francis of Assisi School Newton SA | St Joseph's School Hectorville SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #127 of 348 | #71 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1854 of 4,908 | #1149 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 246 | 859 |
| Girls / boys | 115 / 131 | 441 / 418 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 139 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +68% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1049 | 1077 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 17.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 48.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 23.9 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Newton 5074 | Hectorville 5073 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (SA) | Campbelltown (SA) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sfoa.catholic.edu.au | www.sjh.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (68.6 vs 60.9).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1077 vs 1049), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Francis of Assisi School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 17.8).
- •St Joseph's School is the larger school with 859 students compared with 246.
- •St Joseph's School has grown faster over five years (68% 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 Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (68.6 vs 60.9 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 Francis of Assisi School and St Joseph's School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Newton and Hectorville 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 Joseph's School has 17.8.
How do St Francis of Assisi School and St Joseph's School rank in SA?
St Francis of Assisi School is 127th of 348 and St Joseph's School is 71st of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.