Annesley College vs St Thomas' School
Annesley College (Wayville) is a independent school and St Thomas' School (Goodwood) is a catholic school. Both are co-educational. Both teach R-6. Annesley College has 292 students and St Thomas' School has 297 (ACARA 2025). They are about 1.5 km apart in a straight line.
Photos: Annesley College (school website) · St Thomas' School (school website)
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Key numbers
Students, ICSEA, students per teacher and girls/boys: ACARA My School 2025 (students per teacher is total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff; it isn’t class size).
Fees and results
Side by side
| Fact | Annesley College | St Thomas' School |
|---|---|---|
| Suburb | Wayville | Goodwood |
| Region | Adelaide - Central and Hills | Adelaide - Central and Hills |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Students | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Year levels | R-6 | R-6 |
| Religion | Uniting Church | Catholic (Mercy) |
| Boarding | No | No |
| Senior years | No senior years (ELC to Year 6) | No senior years (Reception to Year 6) |
| Facilities and sport (school site) | Early learning centre | |
| Distance apart | About 1.5 km in a straight line | |
Facts from ACARA (2025) and each school’s own website.
Which suits whom
- Families choosing by faith: Annesley College is Uniting Church; St Thomas' School is Catholic (Mercy).
- Smaller ratio: Annesley College has fewer students per teacher (11.9 against 14.7, ACARA 2025).
History
Annesley College
Annesley began in 1902 as Methodist Ladies’ College, a day and boarding school for girls that opened at Malvern with 19 students. In 1904 it moved to its present home on Rose Terrace, Wayville, beside Greenhill Road, and Gillingham Hall, built in 1926, is still the heart of the school for assemblies and community events.
Source: annesley.sa.edu.au
St Thomas' School
Catholic schooling at Goodwood is said to date from 1896, when Father Gandolfi started a school for parish children. Monsignor Byrne opened a school for boys in 1909, and in 1914 the Sisters of Mercy from St Aloysius College took it over as girls were admitted.
Source: stg.catholic.edu.au
Questions parents ask
What is the difference between Annesley College and St Thomas' School?
Both are co-educational. Both teach R-6. Annesley College has 292 students and St Thomas' School has 297 (ACARA 2025).
Is Annesley College or St Thomas' School co-ed?
Both are co-educational.
Which is bigger, Annesley College or St Thomas' School?
St Thomas' School is bigger: 297 students against 292 (ACARA 2025).
How many students per teacher do Annesley College and St Thomas' School have?
Annesley College has 11.9 students per teacher and St Thomas' School has 14.7 (ACARA My School 2025: total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff).
Which is older, Annesley College or St Thomas' School?
Annesley College is older. Annesley College was founded in 1902 and St Thomas' School in 1909.
Do Annesley College and St Thomas' School take boarders?
Neither takes boarders.
How far apart are Annesley College and St Thomas' School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line: Annesley College is in Wayville and St Thomas' School is in Goodwood.
How do Annesley College and St Thomas' School fees compare?
Each school publishes its own fee schedule. Members see both schedules year by year, the results each school reports and the total cost to Year 12. Always confirm current fees with the school.
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Source and date
Enrolment, ICSEA, students per teacher and girls/boys: ACARA My School 2025. Other facts: each school’s website, checked 21 October 2026. Distance is a straight line between the schools’ map points, not travel distance. Check details with the schools before deciding. Methodology