Allenby Gardens Primary School vs Australian Islamic College Adelaide
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Allenby Gardens Primary School
Allenby Gardens · Government primary · R-6
392 students · ICSEA 1062
Australian Islamic College Adelaide
West Croydon · Independent combined · R-12
589 students · ICSEA 1016
| Measure | Allenby Gardens Primary School Allenby Gardens SA | Australian Islamic College Adelaide West Croydon SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #114 of 348 | #63 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #1674 of 4,908 | #759 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | R-6 | R-12 |
| Students | 392 | 589 |
| Girls / boys | 178 / 214 | 300 / 289 |
| Foundation intake | 79 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 53 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 45 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | +22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1062 | 1016 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.8 | 40.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.3 | 17.1 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 96% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Allenby Gardens 5009 | West Croydon 5008 |
| Council area | Charles Sturt | Charles Sturt |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.allenbyps.sa.edu.au | aic.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Allenby Gardens Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (62.7 vs 45.3).
- •Allenby Gardens Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1062 vs 1016), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Australian Islamic College Adelaide is the larger school with 589 students compared with 392.
- •Australian Islamic College Adelaide has grown faster over five years (22% vs -24%).
- •Allenby Gardens Primary School is a government school while Australian Islamic College Adelaide is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Allenby Gardens Primary School better than Australian Islamic College Adelaide?
On the Success Index, Allenby Gardens Primary School ranks higher (62.7 vs 45.3 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 Allenby Gardens Primary School and Australian Islamic College Adelaide?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Allenby Gardens and West Croydon in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Allenby Gardens Primary School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Australian Islamic College Adelaide has 14.7.
How do Allenby Gardens Primary School and Australian Islamic College Adelaide rank in SA?
Allenby Gardens Primary School is 114th of 348 and Australian Islamic College Adelaide is 63rd of 145 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.