St Benedict School vs St Gabriel's School
St Benedict School (Mount Torrens) is a independent school and St Gabriel's School (Enfield) is a catholic school. Both are co-educational. St Benedict School teaches R-5 and St Gabriel's School teaches R-6. St Benedict School has 49 students and St Gabriel's School has 306 (ACARA 2025). They are about 5.6 km apart in a straight line.
Photos: St Gabriel's 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 Benedict School | St Gabriel's School |
|---|---|---|
| Suburb | Mount Torrens | Enfield |
| Region | Adelaide - Central and Hills | Adelaide - North |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Students | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Year levels | R-5 | R-6 |
| Religion | Catholic tradition (independent; classical education) | Catholic (Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart) |
| Boarding | No | No |
| Senior years | No senior years (Reception to Year 5) | No senior years (Reception to Year 6) |
| Facilities and sport (school site) | Music centre, Library, Australian rules football, Cricket, Athletics | |
| Distance apart | About 5.6 km in a straight line | |
Facts from ACARA (2025) and each school’s own website.
Which suits whom
- Families choosing by faith: St Benedict School is Catholic tradition (independent; classical education); St Gabriel's School is Catholic (Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart).
- Location: St Benedict School is in Mount Torrens (Adelaide - Central and Hills); St Gabriel's School is in Enfield (Adelaide - North).
- Size: St Gabriel's School is the larger school, with 257 more students.
- Smaller ratio: St Benedict School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 against 13.6, ACARA 2025).
History
St Benedict School
St Benedict School began its first year at Mount Torrens in 2024, teaching Reception to Year 4 on a site with its own chapel. It grew from parents at Adelaide parishes, including those attending the traditional Latin Mass at Holy Name Church, who wanted schooling in line with their faith.
Source: stbenedictschool.sa.edu.au
St Gabriel's School
St Gabriel's School opened at Enfield in 1955 with 85 students. Its Catholic identity draws on the Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart and the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart founded by Fr Jules Chevalier.
Source: sgs.catholic.edu.au
Questions parents ask
What is the difference between St Benedict School and St Gabriel's School?
Both are co-educational. St Benedict School teaches R-5 and St Gabriel's School teaches R-6. St Benedict School has 49 students and St Gabriel's School has 306 (ACARA 2025).
Is St Benedict School or St Gabriel's School co-ed?
Both are co-educational.
Which is bigger, St Benedict School or St Gabriel's School?
St Gabriel's School is bigger: 306 students against 49 (ACARA 2025).
How many students per teacher do St Benedict School and St Gabriel's School have?
St Benedict School has 11.1 students per teacher and St Gabriel's School has 13.6 (ACARA My School 2025: total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff).
Which is older, St Benedict School or St Gabriel's School?
St Gabriel's School is older. St Benedict School was founded in 2024 and St Gabriel's School in 1955.
Do St Benedict School and St Gabriel's School take boarders?
Neither takes boarders.
How far apart are St Benedict School and St Gabriel's School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line: St Benedict School is in Mount Torrens and St Gabriel's School is in Enfield.
How do St Benedict School and St Gabriel's 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