St Mary's College vs Sturt Street Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 645 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's College
Adelaide · Catholic combined · R-12
659 students · ICSEA 1073
Sturt Street Community School
Adelaide · Government primary · R-6
162 students · ICSEA 1114
| Measure | St Mary's College Adelaide SA | Sturt Street Community School Adelaide SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #39 of 145 | #15 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #524 of 1,259 | #462 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | R-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 659 | 162 |
| Girls / boys | 659 / 0 | 70 / 92 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | 79 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 100 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1073 | 1114 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 60.9 | 12.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.1 | 3.9 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 50% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Adelaide 5000 | Adelaide 5000 |
| Council area | Adelaide | Adelaide |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stmarys.sa.edu.au | sturtstcs.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Sturt Street Community School scores higher on the Success Index (76.1 vs 56.4).
- •Sturt Street Community School has the higher ICSEA (1114 vs 1073), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary's College has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.5).
- •St Mary's College is the larger school with 659 students compared with 162.
- •Sturt Street Community School has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -22%).
- •St Mary's College is a catholic school while Sturt Street Community 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 Mary's College better than Sturt Street Community School?
On the Success Index, Sturt Street Community School ranks higher (76.1 vs 56.4 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 Mary's College and Sturt Street Community School?
About 645 m in a straight line, between Adelaide and Adelaide in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Mary's College has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sturt Street Community School has 13.5.
How do St Mary's College and Sturt Street Community School rank in SA?
St Mary's College is 39th of 145 and Sturt Street Community School is 15th of 348 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.