St Joseph's School vs Unley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 581 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's School
Kingswood · Catholic primary · R-6
256 students · ICSEA 1135
Unley High School
Netherby · Government high school · 7-12
1,547 students · ICSEA 1084
| Measure | St Joseph's School Kingswood SA | Unley High School Netherby SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #14 of 348 | #18 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #460 of 4,908 | #324 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | R-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 256 | 1,547 |
| Girls / boys | 119 / 137 | 665 / 882 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 249 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 239 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1135 | 1084 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 55% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.3 | 106.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.2 | 35.6 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Kingswood 5062 | Netherby 5062 |
| Council area | Mitcham | Mitcham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stjk.catholic.edu.au | www.uhs.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (76.1 vs 68.2).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1135 vs 1084), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Unley High School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.7).
- •Unley High School is the larger school with 1,547 students compared with 256.
- •Unley High School has grown faster over five years (25% vs 11%).
- •St Joseph's School is a catholic school while Unley High 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 Joseph's School better than Unley High School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (76.1 vs 68.2 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 Joseph's School and Unley High School?
About 581 m in a straight line, between Kingswood and Netherby in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Joseph's School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Unley High School has 14.4.
How do St Joseph's School and Unley High School rank in SA?
St Joseph's School is 14th of 348 and Unley High School is 18th of 84 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.