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Aberfoyle Park High School vs Craigburn Primary School

A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 2.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureAberfoyle Park High School
Aberfoyle Park SA
Craigburn Primary School
Flagstaff Hill SA
Success Index
57
Top 50%
60
Top 50%
State rank (type)#28 of 84#134 of 348
National rank (type)#586 of 1,472#1939 of 4,908
SectorGovernmentGovernment
TypeSecondaryPrimary
Year range7-12R-6
Students906426
Girls / boys374 / 532219 / 207
Foundation intake–76
Year 7 cohort146–
Year 12 cohort143–
VCE median study score
VCAA, latest year
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VCE study scores 40+––
5-year enrolment growth-11%-20%
ICSEA
Average 1000
10391074
ICSEA percentile64th77th
Top SEA quarter18%27%
Bottom SEA quarter22%10%
Students per teacher13.118.2
Teaching staff (FTE)69.023.4
Non-teaching staff (FTE)27.89.0
Language background other than English13%8%
Indigenous students2%1%
SuburbAberfoyle Park 5159Flagstaff Hill 5159
Council areaOnkaparingaOnkaparinga
RemotenessMajor CitiesMajor Cities
Websitewww.aphs.sa.edu.auwww.craigburn.sa.edu.au

The verdict

  • •Craigburn Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.8 vs 56.8).
  • •Craigburn Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1074 vs 1039), indicating a more advantaged community.
  • •Aberfoyle Park High School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 18.2).
  • •Aberfoyle Park High School is the larger school with 906 students compared with 426.
  • •Aberfoyle Park High School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -20%).

The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Aberfoyle Park High School better than Craigburn Primary School?

On the Success Index, Craigburn Primary School ranks higher (59.8 vs 56.8 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.

How far apart are Aberfoyle Park High School and Craigburn Primary School?

About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Aberfoyle Park and Flagstaff Hill in South Australia.

Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?

Aberfoyle Park High School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Craigburn Primary School has 18.2.

How do Aberfoyle Park High School and Craigburn Primary School rank in SA?

Aberfoyle Park High School is 28th of 84 and Craigburn Primary School is 134th of 348 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.