St Joseph's School vs St Martin de Porres School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 19 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's School
West Hindmarsh · Catholic primary · R-6
223 students · ICSEA 1063
St Martin de Porres School
Sheidow Park · Catholic primary · R-6
530 students · ICSEA 1060
| Measure | St Joseph's School West Hindmarsh SA | St Martin de Porres School Sheidow Park SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #87 of 348 | #81 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1406 of 4,908 | #1306 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 223 | 530 |
| Girls / boys | 101 / 122 | 251 / 279 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 77 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1063 | 1060 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.3 | 39.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.2 | 22.7 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | West Hindmarsh 5007 | Sheidow Park 5158 |
| Council area | Charles Sturt | Marion |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sjsh.catholic.edu.au | www.smdps.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Martin de Porres School scores higher on the Success Index (66.8 vs 65.7).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1063 vs 1060), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Martin de Porres School is the larger school with 530 students compared with 223.
- •St Martin de Porres School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -12%).
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 Martin de Porres School?
On the Success Index, St Martin de Porres School ranks higher (66.8 vs 65.7 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 Martin de Porres School?
About 19 km in a straight line, between West Hindmarsh and Sheidow Park in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Joseph's School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Martin de Porres School has 13.5.
How do St Joseph's School and St Martin de Porres School rank in SA?
St Joseph's School is 87th of 348 and St Martin de Porres School is 81st of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.