St Joseph's School vs Urrbrae Agricultural High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.1 km 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
Urrbrae Agricultural High School
Netherby · Government high school · 7-12
1,102 students · ICSEA 1074
| Measure | St Joseph's School Kingswood SA | Urrbrae Agricultural High School Netherby SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #14 of 348 | #21 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #460 of 4,908 | #417 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | R-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 256 | 1,102 |
| Girls / boys | 119 / 137 | 611 / 491 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 183 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 172 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1135 | 1074 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 55% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.3 | 79.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.2 | 33.2 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Kingswood 5062 | Netherby 5062 |
| Council area | Mitcham | Mitcham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stjk.catholic.edu.au | www.urrbraehs.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (76.1 vs 64.3).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1135 vs 1074), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Urrbrae Agricultural High School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.7).
- •Urrbrae Agricultural High School is the larger school with 1,102 students compared with 256.
- •St Joseph's School is a catholic school while Urrbrae Agricultural 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 Urrbrae Agricultural High School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (76.1 vs 64.3 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 Joseph's School and Urrbrae Agricultural High School?
About 1.1 km 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 Urrbrae Agricultural High School has 13.7.
How do St Joseph's School and Urrbrae Agricultural High School rank in SA?
St Joseph's School is 14th of 348 and Urrbrae Agricultural High School is 21st of 84 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.