St Francis of Assisi School vs Trinity College Roseworthy
St Francis of Assisi School (Newton) is a catholic school and Trinity College Roseworthy (Roseworthy) is a independent school. Both are co-educational. St Francis of Assisi School teaches R-6 and Trinity College Roseworthy teaches R-5. St Francis of Assisi School has 246 students and Trinity College Roseworthy has 192 (ACARA 2025). They are about 187.1 km apart in a straight line.
Photos: St Francis of Assisi 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
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| Fact | St Francis of Assisi School | Trinity College Roseworthy |
|---|---|---|
| Suburb | Newton | Roseworthy |
| Region | Adelaide - Central and Hills | Adelaide - North |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Students | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Year levels | R-6 | R-5 |
| Religion | Catholic (Josephite) | Anglican |
| Boarding | No | No |
| Senior years | No senior years (Reception to Year 6) | No senior years here (Years 11–12 at Trinity College Senior) |
| Facilities and sport (school site) | Library | Swimming pool, Gym, Oval, Indoor sports centre, Theatre / performing arts centre, Science / STEM labs, Tennis courts |
| Distance apart | About 187.1 km in a straight line | |
Facts from ACARA (2025) and each school’s own website.
Which suits whom
- Families choosing by faith: St Francis of Assisi School is Catholic (Josephite); Trinity College Roseworthy is Anglican.
- Location: St Francis of Assisi School is in Newton (Adelaide - Central and Hills); Trinity College Roseworthy is in Roseworthy (Adelaide - North).
- Listed by St Francis of Assisi School but not Trinity College Roseworthy: Library.
- Listed by Trinity College Roseworthy but not St Francis of Assisi School: Swimming pool, Gym, Oval, Indoor sports centre, Theatre / performing arts centre, Science / STEM labs and Tennis courts.
History
St Francis of Assisi School
St Francis of Assisi School at Newton opened in 1965, staffed by the Sisters of St Joseph, with 70 children in Years 1 to 3. The parish had begun in the early 1950s as an Italian migrant centre, with a church opened in 1953.
Source: sfoa.catholic.edu.au
Trinity College Roseworthy
Trinity College began in 1984, when a small group of Gawler families opened a school with 27 students in the hall of St George’s Anglican Church, Gawler. It has since grown into one college of six schools in Adelaide’s north, from preschool to Year 12.
Source: trinity.sa.edu.au
Questions parents ask
What is the difference between St Francis of Assisi School and Trinity College Roseworthy?
Both are co-educational. St Francis of Assisi School teaches R-6 and Trinity College Roseworthy teaches R-5. St Francis of Assisi School has 246 students and Trinity College Roseworthy has 192 (ACARA 2025).
Is St Francis of Assisi School or Trinity College Roseworthy co-ed?
Both are co-educational.
Which is bigger, St Francis of Assisi School or Trinity College Roseworthy?
St Francis of Assisi School is bigger: 246 students against 192 (ACARA 2025).
How many students per teacher do St Francis of Assisi School and Trinity College Roseworthy have?
St Francis of Assisi School has 13.8 students per teacher and Trinity College Roseworthy has 14.2 (ACARA My School 2025: total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff).
Which is older, St Francis of Assisi School or Trinity College Roseworthy?
St Francis of Assisi School is older. St Francis of Assisi School was founded in 1965 and Trinity College Roseworthy in 2024.
Do St Francis of Assisi School and Trinity College Roseworthy take boarders?
Neither takes boarders.
How far apart are St Francis of Assisi School and Trinity College Roseworthy?
About 187.1 km in a straight line: St Francis of Assisi School is in Newton and Trinity College Roseworthy is in Roseworthy.
How do St Francis of Assisi School and Trinity College Roseworthy 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