St Patrick's School vs The Grove Education Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Patrick's School
Mansfield Park · Catholic primary · R-6
180 students · ICSEA 1002
The Grove Education Centre
Woodville · Government special · U
63 students · ICSEA 992
| Measure | St Patrick's School Mansfield Park SA | The Grove Education Centre Woodville SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #176 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2669 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | R-6 | U |
| Students | 180 | 63 |
| Girls / boys | 91 / 89 | 19 / 44 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1002 | 992 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 5.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 12.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 21.6 |
| Language background other than English | 80% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 5% |
| Suburb | Mansfield Park 5012 | Woodville 5011 |
| Council area | Port Adelaide Enfield | Charles Sturt |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stpatsmp.catholic.edu.au | www.thegroveec.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's School has the higher ICSEA (1002 vs 992), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Grove Education Centre has fewer students per teacher (5.2 vs 11.0).
- •St Patrick's School is the larger school with 180 students compared with 63.
- •The Grove Education Centre has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -21%).
- •St Patrick's School is a catholic school while The Grove Education Centre 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 Patrick's School better than The Grove Education Centre?
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 Patrick's School and The Grove Education Centre?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Mansfield Park and Woodville in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Patrick's School has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Grove Education Centre has 5.2.
How do St Patrick's School and The Grove Education Centre rank in SA?
St Patrick's School is 176th of 348 and The Grove Education Centre is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.