St Joseph's School vs Sunrise Christian School Fullarton
St Joseph's School (West Hindmarsh) is a catholic school and Sunrise Christian School Fullarton (Fullarton) is a independent school. Both are co-educational. Both teach R-6. St Joseph's School has 223 students and Sunrise Christian School Fullarton has 175 (ACARA 2025). They are about 2.0 km apart in a straight line.
Photos: St Joseph'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 Joseph's School | Sunrise Christian School Fullarton |
|---|---|---|
| Suburb | West Hindmarsh | Fullarton |
| Region | Adelaide - West | Adelaide - Central and Hills |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Students | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Year levels | R-6 | R-6 |
| Religion | Catholic (Josephite) | Christian |
| Boarding | No | No |
| Senior years | No senior years (Reception to Year 6) | Primary (no senior years) |
| Facilities and sport (school site) | Oval, Australian rules football, Soccer, Netball, Cricket, Basketball, Swimming, Athletics, Tennis | Oval, Early learning centre |
| Distance apart | About 2.0 km in a straight line | |
Facts from ACARA (2025) and each school’s own website.
Which suits whom
- Families choosing by faith: St Joseph's School is Catholic (Josephite); Sunrise Christian School Fullarton is Christian.
- Location: St Joseph's School is in West Hindmarsh (Adelaide - West); Sunrise Christian School Fullarton is in Fullarton (Adelaide - Central and Hills).
- Smaller ratio: St Joseph's School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 against 17.5, ACARA 2025).
- Listed by St Joseph's School but not Sunrise Christian School Fullarton: Australian rules football, Soccer, Netball, Cricket, Basketball, Swimming, Athletics and Tennis.
- Listed by Sunrise Christian School Fullarton but not St Joseph's School: Early learning centre.
History
St Joseph's School
St Joseph's School at Hindmarsh opened in 1928 in a purpose-built five-room building on its current site, with the land and building funded by the Hindmarsh Catholic Parish. It was one of many schools built on the work of St Mary MacKillop and the Sisters of St Joseph.
Source: sjsh.catholic.edu.au
Sunrise Christian School Fullarton
Fullarton is where Sunrise Christian School began. Adelaide Christian Centre’s senior pastor, Leo Harris, proposed a Christ-centred school, the church elders endorsed it, and a steering committee formed in 1977.
Source: sunrise.sa.edu.au
Questions parents ask
What is the difference between St Joseph's School and Sunrise Christian School Fullarton?
Both are co-educational. Both teach R-6. St Joseph's School has 223 students and Sunrise Christian School Fullarton has 175 (ACARA 2025).
Is St Joseph's School or Sunrise Christian School Fullarton co-ed?
Both are co-educational.
Which is bigger, St Joseph's School or Sunrise Christian School Fullarton?
St Joseph's School is bigger: 223 students against 175 (ACARA 2025).
How many students per teacher do St Joseph's School and Sunrise Christian School Fullarton have?
St Joseph's School has 13.7 students per teacher and Sunrise Christian School Fullarton has 17.5 (ACARA My School 2025: total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff).
Which is older, St Joseph's School or Sunrise Christian School Fullarton?
St Joseph's School is older. St Joseph's School was founded in 1928 and Sunrise Christian School Fullarton in 1978.
Do St Joseph's School and Sunrise Christian School Fullarton take boarders?
Neither takes boarders.
How far apart are St Joseph's School and Sunrise Christian School Fullarton?
About 2.0 km in a straight line: St Joseph's School is in West Hindmarsh and Sunrise Christian School Fullarton is in Fullarton.
How do St Joseph's School and Sunrise Christian School Fullarton 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