St Brigid's School vs St Raphael's School
St Brigid's School (Kilburn) and St Raphael's School (Parkside) are both catholic schools in Adelaide. Both are co-educational. Both teach R-6. St Brigid's School has 165 students and St Raphael's School has 96 (ACARA 2025). They are about 8.2 km apart in a straight line.
Photos: St Brigid's School (school website) · St Raphael'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 Brigid's School | St Raphael's School |
|---|---|---|
| Suburb | Kilburn | Parkside |
| Region | Adelaide - North | Adelaide - Central and Hills |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Students | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Year levels | R-6 | R-6 |
| Religion | Catholic (OLSH) | Catholic |
| Boarding | No | No |
| Senior years | No senior years (Reception to Year 6) | No senior years (Reception to Year 6) |
| Facilities and sport (school site) | Theatre / performing arts centre, Library, Australian rules football, Soccer, Cricket, Basketball, Swimming, Athletics, Tennis | |
| Distance apart | About 8.2 km in a straight line | |
Facts from ACARA (2025) and each school’s own website.
Which suits whom
- Families choosing by faith: St Brigid's School is Catholic (OLSH); St Raphael's School is Catholic.
- Location: St Brigid's School is in Kilburn (Adelaide - North); St Raphael's School is in Parkside (Adelaide - Central and Hills).
- Smaller ratio: St Raphael's School has fewer students per teacher (8.5 against 13.0, ACARA 2025).
History
St Brigid's School
The St Brigid's site at Kilburn opened in 1929 as St Joseph's School, run by the Dominican Sisters from North Adelaide. The Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart took over in 1947, and the school took the St Brigid's name the following year.
Source: stb.catholic.edu.au
St Raphael's School
St Raphael's School was founded in 1889 in Parkside and is one of Adelaide's smaller parish schools, with fewer than 100 children.
Source: raph.catholic.edu.au
Questions parents ask
What is the difference between St Brigid's School and St Raphael's School?
Both are co-educational. Both teach R-6. St Brigid's School has 165 students and St Raphael's School has 96 (ACARA 2025).
Is St Brigid's School or St Raphael's School co-ed?
Both are co-educational.
Which is bigger, St Brigid's School or St Raphael's School?
St Brigid's School is bigger: 165 students against 96 (ACARA 2025).
How many students per teacher do St Brigid's School and St Raphael's School have?
St Brigid's School has 13.0 students per teacher and St Raphael's School has 8.5 (ACARA My School 2025: total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff).
Which is older, St Brigid's School or St Raphael's School?
St Raphael's School is older. St Brigid's School was founded in 1929 and St Raphael's School in 1889.
Do St Brigid's School and St Raphael's School take boarders?
Neither takes boarders.
How far apart are St Brigid's School and St Raphael's School?
About 8.2 km in a straight line: St Brigid's School is in Kilburn and St Raphael's School is in Parkside.
How do St Brigid's School and St Raphael'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