Holy Family Catholic School vs St John Bosco School
Holy Family Catholic School (Parafield Gardens) and St John Bosco School (Brooklyn Park) are both catholic schools in Adelaide. Both are co-educational. Both teach R-6. Holy Family Catholic School has 539 students and St John Bosco School has 252 (ACARA 2025). They are about 5.3 km apart in a straight line.
Photos: Holy Family Catholic 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 | Holy Family Catholic School | St John Bosco School |
|---|---|---|
| Suburb | Parafield Gardens | Brooklyn Park |
| Region | Adelaide - North | Adelaide - West |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Students | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Year levels | R-6 | R-6 |
| Religion | Catholic | Catholic (Salesian) |
| Boarding | No | No |
| Senior years | No senior years (early learning to Year 6) | No senior years (Reception to Year 6) |
| Facilities and sport (school site) | Early learning centre | Oval |
| Distance apart | About 5.3 km in a straight line | |
Facts from ACARA (2025) and each school’s own website.
Which suits whom
- Families choosing by faith: Holy Family Catholic School is Catholic; St John Bosco School is Catholic (Salesian).
- Location: Holy Family Catholic School is in Parafield Gardens (Adelaide - North); St John Bosco School is in Brooklyn Park (Adelaide - West).
- Size: Holy Family Catholic School is the larger school, with 287 more students.
- Listed by Holy Family Catholic School but not St John Bosco School: Early learning centre.
- Listed by St John Bosco School but not Holy Family Catholic School: Oval.
History
Holy Family Catholic School
Holy Family Catholic School at Parafield Gardens is one of the larger Catholic primary schools in Adelaide's north, teaching children from early learning to Year 6. Its values are respect, responsibility and relationships.
Source: holyfamily.catholic.edu.au
St John Bosco School
St John Bosco School was founded at Brooklyn Park in 1954 by the Salesian Sisters. It first opened as Mary Help of Christians, blessed by Archbishop Beovich, and draws its inspiration from Saint John Bosco and Saint Maria Mazzarello, who co-founded the Salesian Sisters.
Source: sjb.catholic.edu.au
Questions parents ask
What is the difference between Holy Family Catholic School and St John Bosco School?
Both are co-educational. Both teach R-6. Holy Family Catholic School has 539 students and St John Bosco School has 252 (ACARA 2025).
Is Holy Family Catholic School or St John Bosco School co-ed?
Both are co-educational.
Which is bigger, Holy Family Catholic School or St John Bosco School?
Holy Family Catholic School is bigger: 539 students against 252 (ACARA 2025).
How many students per teacher do Holy Family Catholic School and St John Bosco School have?
Holy Family Catholic School has 14.4 students per teacher and St John Bosco School has 15.3 (ACARA My School 2025: total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff).
Do Holy Family Catholic School and St John Bosco School take boarders?
Neither takes boarders.
How far apart are Holy Family Catholic School and St John Bosco School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line: Holy Family Catholic School is in Parafield Gardens and St John Bosco School is in Brooklyn Park.
How do Holy Family Catholic School and St John Bosco 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