St Mary's Memorial School vs St Thomas' School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 7.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's Memorial School
Glenelg · Catholic primary · R-6
405 students · ICSEA 1113
St Thomas' School
Goodwood · Catholic primary · R-6
297 students · ICSEA 1116
| Measure | St Mary's Memorial School Glenelg SA | St Thomas' School Goodwood SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #22 of 348 | #50 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #513 of 4,908 | #878 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 405 | 297 |
| Girls / boys | 221 / 184 | 142 / 155 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1113 | 1116 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.0 | 20.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.7 | 13.0 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Glenelg 5045 | Goodwood 5034 |
| Council area | Holdfast Bay | Unley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stmarmem.catholic.edu.au | www.stg.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Memorial School scores higher on the Success Index (75.3 vs 71.5).
- •St Thomas' School has the higher ICSEA (1116 vs 1113), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Thomas' School has fewer students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.2).
- •St Mary's Memorial School is the larger school with 405 students compared with 297.
- •St Mary's Memorial School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -22%).
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 Memorial School better than St Thomas' School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's Memorial School ranks higher (75.3 vs 71.5 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 Mary's Memorial School and St Thomas' School?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Glenelg and Goodwood in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Mary's Memorial School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Thomas' School has 14.7.
How do St Mary's Memorial School and St Thomas' School rank in SA?
St Mary's Memorial School is 22nd of 348 and St Thomas' School is 50th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.