St Anthony's School vs St Thomas' School
St Anthony's School (Edwardstown) and St Thomas' School (Goodwood) are both catholic schools in Adelaide. Both are co-educational. Both teach R-6. St Anthony's School has 116 students and St Thomas' School has 297 (ACARA 2025). They are about 2.5 km apart in a straight line.
Photos: St Anthony's School (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 | St Anthony's School | St Thomas' School |
|---|---|---|
| Suburb | Edwardstown | Goodwood |
| Region | Adelaide - South | Adelaide - Central and Hills |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Students | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Year levels | R-6 | R-6 |
| Religion | Catholic (Dominican) | 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) | Indoor sports centre, Library, Netball, Basketball | Early learning centre |
| Distance apart | About 2.5 km in a straight line | |
Facts from ACARA (2025) and each school’s own website.
Which suits whom
- Families choosing by faith: St Anthony's School is Catholic (Dominican); St Thomas' School is Catholic (Mercy).
- Location: St Anthony's School is in Edwardstown (Adelaide - South); St Thomas' School is in Goodwood (Adelaide - Central and Hills).
- Size: St Thomas' School is the larger school, with 181 more students.
- Smaller ratio: St Anthony's School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 against 14.7, ACARA 2025).
- Listed by St Anthony's School but not St Thomas' School: Indoor sports centre, Library, Netball and Basketball.
- Listed by St Thomas' School but not St Anthony's School: Early learning centre.
History
St Anthony's School
St Anthony's School at Edwardstown began in 1930, when Sister Mary Benvenuta Fox and Sister Mary Monica Smith welcomed the first class in the parish hall. It keeps its Dominican roots, with the values Learn, Laugh, Listen and Lead.
Source: stantedw.catholic.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 St Anthony's School and St Thomas' School?
Both are co-educational. Both teach R-6. St Anthony's School has 116 students and St Thomas' School has 297 (ACARA 2025).
Is St Anthony's School or St Thomas' School co-ed?
Both are co-educational.
Which is bigger, St Anthony's School or St Thomas' School?
St Thomas' School is bigger: 297 students against 116 (ACARA 2025).
How many students per teacher do St Anthony's School and St Thomas' School have?
St Anthony's School has 13.0 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, St Anthony's School or St Thomas' School?
St Thomas' School is older. St Anthony's School was founded in 1930 and St Thomas' School in 1909.
Do St Anthony's School and St Thomas' School take boarders?
Neither takes boarders.
How far apart are St Anthony's School and St Thomas' School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line: St Anthony's School is in Edwardstown and St Thomas' School is in Goodwood.
How do St Anthony's School 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