Aldinga Beach Primary School vs Aldinga Payinthi College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 767 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aldinga Beach Primary School
Aldinga · Government primary · R-6
377 students · ICSEA 959
Aldinga Payinthi College
Aldinga · Government combined · U, R-12
831 students · ICSEA 954
| Measure | Aldinga Beach Primary School Aldinga SA | Aldinga Payinthi College Aldinga SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #298 of 348 | #136 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #4157 of 4,908 | #1163 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-12 |
| Students | 377 | 831 |
| Girls / boys | 192 / 185 | 393 / 438 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 92 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -45% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 959 | 954 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.8 | 64.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.0 | 58.0 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 11% |
| Suburb | Aldinga 5173 | Aldinga 5173 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aldingar7.sa.edu.au/ | aldingapayinthicollege.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Aldinga Beach Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (29.6 vs 26.0).
- •Aldinga Beach Primary School has the higher ICSEA (959 vs 954), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aldinga Payinthi College has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.8).
- •Aldinga Payinthi College is the larger school with 831 students compared with 377.
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 Aldinga Beach Primary School better than Aldinga Payinthi College?
On the Success Index, Aldinga Beach Primary School ranks higher (29.6 vs 26.0 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 Aldinga Beach Primary School and Aldinga Payinthi College?
About 767 m in a straight line, between Aldinga and Aldinga in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aldinga Beach Primary School has 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Aldinga Payinthi College has 12.9.
How do Aldinga Beach Primary School and Aldinga Payinthi College rank in SA?
Aldinga Beach Primary School is 298th of 348 and Aldinga Payinthi College is 136th of 145 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.