Catherine McAuley School vs St Thomas More School
Catherine McAuley School (Craigmore) and St Thomas More School (Elizabeth Park) are both catholic schools in Adelaide. Both are co-educational. Both teach R-6. Catherine McAuley School has 483 students and St Thomas More School has 267 (ACARA 2025). They are about 4.0 km apart in a straight line.
Photos: Catherine McAuley 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 | Catherine McAuley School | St Thomas More School |
|---|---|---|
| Suburb | Craigmore | Elizabeth Park |
| Region | Adelaide - North | Adelaide - North |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Students | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Year levels | R-6 | R-6 |
| Religion | Catholic (Mercy) | Catholic (Mercy) |
| Boarding | No | No |
| Senior years | No senior years (Reception to Year 6) | No senior years (Reception to Year 6) |
| Facilities and sport (school site) | Library | |
| Distance apart | About 4.0 km in a straight line | |
Facts from ACARA (2025) and each school’s own website.
Which suits whom
- Size: Catherine McAuley School is the larger school, with 216 more students.
History
Catherine McAuley School
Catherine McAuley School is a Reception to Year 6 Catholic school at Craigmore in Adelaide's north, and an affiliated member of Mercy Education. Its values are drawn from Catherine McAuley, who founded the Sisters of Mercy.
Source: cms.catholic.edu.au
St Thomas More School
St Thomas More School is a Reception to Year 6 Catholic school at Elizabeth Park, in Adelaide's north. It follows the Mercy values and its vision is for students to be active, informed citizens with care for culture and the environment.
Source: sttmore.catholic.edu.au
Questions parents ask
What is the difference between Catherine McAuley School and St Thomas More School?
Both are co-educational. Both teach R-6. Catherine McAuley School has 483 students and St Thomas More School has 267 (ACARA 2025).
Is Catherine McAuley School or St Thomas More School co-ed?
Both are co-educational.
Which is bigger, Catherine McAuley School or St Thomas More School?
Catherine McAuley School is bigger: 483 students against 267 (ACARA 2025).
How many students per teacher do Catherine McAuley School and St Thomas More School have?
Catherine McAuley School has 15.0 students per teacher and St Thomas More School has 15.2 (ACARA My School 2025: total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff).
Do Catherine McAuley School and St Thomas More School take boarders?
Neither takes boarders.
How far apart are Catherine McAuley School and St Thomas More School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line: Catherine McAuley School is in Craigmore and St Thomas More School is in Elizabeth Park.
How do Catherine McAuley School and St Thomas More 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