St Joseph's School vs Warriappendi Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 967 m 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
Warriappendi Secondary School
Thebarton · Government special · 7-12
100 students · ICSEA 752
| Measure | St Joseph's School West Hindmarsh SA | Warriappendi Secondary School Thebarton SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #87 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1406 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | R-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 223 | 100 |
| Girls / boys | 101 / 122 | 49 / 51 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 9 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 13 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +79% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1063 | 752 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 6.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.3 | 15.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.2 | 9.9 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 75% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 100% |
| Suburb | West Hindmarsh 5007 | Thebarton 5031 |
| Council area | Charles Sturt | West Torrens |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sjsh.catholic.edu.au | www.warriappendi.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1063 vs 752), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Warriappendi Secondary School has fewer students per teacher (6.5 vs 13.7).
- •St Joseph's School is the larger school with 223 students compared with 100.
- •Warriappendi Secondary School has grown faster over five years (79% vs -12%).
- •St Joseph's School is a catholic school while Warriappendi Secondary 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 Warriappendi Secondary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Joseph's School and Warriappendi Secondary School?
About 967 m in a straight line, between West Hindmarsh and Thebarton 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 Warriappendi Secondary School has 6.5.
How do St Joseph's School and Warriappendi Secondary School rank in SA?
St Joseph's School is 87th of 348 and Warriappendi Secondary School is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.