Aldgate Primary School vs Upper Sturt Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 6.0 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
Upper Sturt Primary School
Upper Sturt · Government primary · R-6
97 students · ICSEA 1094
| Measure | Aldgate Primary School Aldgate SA | Upper Sturt Primary School Upper Sturt SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #113 of 348 | #66 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1673 of 4,908 | #1080 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 253 | 97 |
| Girls / boys | 120 / 133 | 48 / 49 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1092 | 1094 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 18.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.6 | 5.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.3 | 4.4 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Aldgate 5154 | Upper Sturt 5156 |
| Council area | Adelaide Hills | Adelaide Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aldgateps.sa.edu.au/ | www.uppersturtps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Upper Sturt Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (69.3 vs 62.7).
- •Upper Sturt Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1094 vs 1092), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aldgate Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.7).
- •Aldgate Primary School is the larger school with 253 students compared with 97.
- •Upper Sturt Primary School has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -16%).
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 Upper Sturt Primary School?
On the Success Index, Upper Sturt Primary School ranks higher (69.3 vs 62.7 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 Aldgate Primary School and Upper Sturt Primary School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Aldgate and Upper Sturt in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aldgate Primary School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Upper Sturt Primary School has 18.7.
How do Aldgate Primary School and Upper Sturt Primary School rank in SA?
Aldgate Primary School is 113th of 348 and Upper Sturt Primary School is 66th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.