St Martin de Porres School vs Woodend Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 896 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Martin de Porres School
Sheidow Park · Catholic primary · R-6
530 students · ICSEA 1060
Woodend Primary School
Sheidow Park · Government primary · R-6
631 students · ICSEA 1050
| Measure | St Martin de Porres School Sheidow Park SA | Woodend Primary School Sheidow Park SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #81 of 348 | #151 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1306 of 4,908 | #2220 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 530 | 631 |
| Girls / boys | 251 / 279 | 310 / 321 |
| Foundation intake | 77 | 111 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1060 | 1050 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 18.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.2 | 34.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.7 | 14.8 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Sheidow Park 5158 | Sheidow Park 5158 |
| Council area | Marion | Marion |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.smdps.catholic.edu.au | www.woodendps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Martin de Porres School scores higher on the Success Index (66.8 vs 56.5).
- •St Martin de Porres School has the higher ICSEA (1060 vs 1050), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Martin de Porres School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 18.1).
- •Woodend Primary School is the larger school with 631 students compared with 530.
- •St Martin de Porres School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -5%).
- •St Martin de Porres School is a catholic school while Woodend Primary 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 Martin de Porres School better than Woodend Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Martin de Porres School ranks higher (66.8 vs 56.5 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 Martin de Porres School and Woodend Primary School?
About 896 m in a straight line, between Sheidow Park and Sheidow Park in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Martin de Porres School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woodend Primary School has 18.1.
How do St Martin de Porres School and Woodend Primary School rank in SA?
St Martin de Porres School is 81st of 348 and Woodend Primary School is 151st of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.