St Monica's Parish School vs Vale Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 957 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Monica's Parish School
Walkerville · Catholic primary · R-6
192 students · ICSEA 1102
Vale Park Primary School
Vale Park · Government primary · R-6
393 students · ICSEA 1097
| Measure | St Monica's Parish School Walkerville SA | Vale Park Primary School Vale Park SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #39 of 348 | #62 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #709 of 4,908 | #1053 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 192 | 393 |
| Girls / boys | 96 / 96 | 185 / 208 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | 91 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1102 | 1097 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 41% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 24.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 12.2 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 57% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Walkerville 5081 | Vale Park 5081 |
| Council area | Walkerville | Walkerville |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stmonica.catholic.edu.au/ | www.valeparkps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Monica's Parish School scores higher on the Success Index (73.3 vs 69.6).
- •St Monica's Parish School has the higher ICSEA (1102 vs 1097), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Monica's Parish School has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.1).
- •Vale Park Primary School is the larger school with 393 students compared with 192.
- •St Monica's Parish School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -20%).
- •St Monica's Parish School is a catholic school while Vale Park 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 Monica's Parish School better than Vale Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Monica's Parish School ranks higher (73.3 vs 69.6 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 Monica's Parish School and Vale Park Primary School?
About 957 m in a straight line, between Walkerville and Vale Park in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Monica's Parish School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Vale Park Primary School has 16.1.
How do St Monica's Parish School and Vale Park Primary School rank in SA?
St Monica's Parish School is 39th of 348 and Vale Park Primary School is 62nd of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.