St Joseph's School vs St Patrick's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's School
Ottoway · Catholic primary · R-6
154 students · ICSEA 990
St Patrick's School
Mansfield Park · Catholic primary · R-6
180 students · ICSEA 1002
| Measure | St Joseph's School Ottoway SA | St Patrick's School Mansfield Park SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #199 of 348 | #176 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3017 of 4,908 | #2669 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 154 | 180 |
| Girls / boys | 89 / 65 | 91 / 89 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 990 | 1002 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 16.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.2 | 12.3 |
| Language background other than English | 80% | 80% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 1% |
| Suburb | Ottoway 5013 | Mansfield Park 5012 |
| Council area | Port Adelaide Enfield | Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stjotto.catholic.edu.au/ | www.stpatsmp.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's School scores higher on the Success Index (50.2 vs 45.9).
- •St Patrick's School has the higher ICSEA (1002 vs 990), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Patrick's School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.5).
- •St Patrick's School is the larger school with 180 students compared with 154.
- •St Joseph's School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -21%).
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 St Patrick's School?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's School ranks higher (50.2 vs 45.9 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 Joseph's School and St Patrick's School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Ottoway and Mansfield Park in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Joseph's School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's School has 11.0.
How do St Joseph's School and St Patrick's School rank in SA?
St Joseph's School is 199th of 348 and St Patrick's School is 176th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.