Our Lady Queen of Peace School vs Whitefriars School
Our Lady Queen of Peace School (Albert Park) and Whitefriars School (Woodville Park) are both catholic schools in Adelaide. Both are co-educational. Both teach R-6. Our Lady Queen of Peace School has 278 students and Whitefriars School has 603 (ACARA 2025). They are about 2.4 km apart in a straight line.
Photos: Our Lady Queen of Peace 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 | Our Lady Queen of Peace School | Whitefriars School |
|---|---|---|
| Suburb | Albert Park | Woodville Park |
| Region | Adelaide - West | Adelaide - West |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Students | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Year levels | R-6 | R-6 |
| Religion | Catholic (Mercy) | Catholic (Josephite) |
| Boarding | No | No |
| Senior years | No senior years (Reception to Year 6) | No senior years (Reception to Year 6) |
| Facilities and sport (school site) | Oval, Library, Soccer, Netball, Basketball | |
| Distance apart | About 2.4 km in a straight line | |
Facts from ACARA (2025) and each school’s own website.
Which suits whom
- Families choosing by faith: Our Lady Queen of Peace School is Catholic (Mercy); Whitefriars School is Catholic (Josephite).
- Size: Whitefriars School is the larger school, with 325 more students.
- Smaller ratio: Our Lady Queen of Peace School has fewer students per teacher (15.3 against 17.1, ACARA 2025).
History
Our Lady Queen of Peace School
Our Lady Queen of Peace School has served the Albert Park Catholic community since 1950. It was founded by the Sisters of Mercy and blessed by Archbishop Beovich in January 1949, ahead of opening.
Source: olqp.catholic.edu.au
Whitefriars School
Whitefriars Catholic School began in 1912 as a church-school named Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, staffed by the Sisters of St Joseph. It took the name Whitefriars in 1933, after the Carmelite Fathers who served the parish.
Source: whitefriars.catholic.edu.au
Questions parents ask
What is the difference between Our Lady Queen of Peace School and Whitefriars School?
Both are co-educational. Both teach R-6. Our Lady Queen of Peace School has 278 students and Whitefriars School has 603 (ACARA 2025).
Is Our Lady Queen of Peace School or Whitefriars School co-ed?
Both are co-educational.
Which is bigger, Our Lady Queen of Peace School or Whitefriars School?
Whitefriars School is bigger: 603 students against 278 (ACARA 2025).
How many students per teacher do Our Lady Queen of Peace School and Whitefriars School have?
Our Lady Queen of Peace School has 15.3 students per teacher and Whitefriars School has 17.1 (ACARA My School 2025: total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff).
Which is older, Our Lady Queen of Peace School or Whitefriars School?
Whitefriars School is older. Our Lady Queen of Peace School was founded in 1950 and Whitefriars School in 1912.
Do Our Lady Queen of Peace School and Whitefriars School take boarders?
Neither takes boarders.
How far apart are Our Lady Queen of Peace School and Whitefriars School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line: Our Lady Queen of Peace School is in Albert Park and Whitefriars School is in Woodville Park.
How do Our Lady Queen of Peace School and Whitefriars 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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School profiles
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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