Aldgate Primary School vs Bridgewater Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aldgate Primary School
Aldgate · Government primary · R-6
253 students · ICSEA 1092
Bridgewater Primary School
Bridgewater · Government primary · R-6
197 students · ICSEA 1076
| Measure | Aldgate Primary School Aldgate SA | Bridgewater Primary School Bridgewater SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #113 of 348 | #121 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1673 of 4,908 | #1733 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 253 | 197 |
| Girls / boys | 120 / 133 | 85 / 112 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1092 | 1076 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.6 | 11.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.3 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Aldgate 5154 | Bridgewater 5155 |
| Council area | Adelaide Hills | Adelaide Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aldgateps.sa.edu.au/ | www.bridgeps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (62.7 vs 62.1).
- •Aldgate Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1092 vs 1076), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aldgate Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.3).
- •Aldgate Primary School is the larger school with 253 students compared with 197.
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 Aldgate Primary School better than Bridgewater Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Aldgate Primary School and Bridgewater Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Aldgate and Bridgewater in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aldgate Primary School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bridgewater Primary School has 17.3.
How do Aldgate Primary School and Bridgewater Primary School rank in SA?
Aldgate Primary School is 113th of 348 and Bridgewater Primary School is 121st of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.