Allenby Gardens Primary School vs Flinders Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.1 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
Flinders Park Primary School
Flinders Park · Government primary · U, R-6
187 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | Allenby Gardens Primary School Allenby Gardens SA | Flinders Park Primary School Flinders Park SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #114 of 348 | #137 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1674 of 4,908 | #2008 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 392 | 187 |
| Girls / boys | 178 / 214 | 89 / 98 |
| Foundation intake | 79 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | -40% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1062 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.8 | 14.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.3 | 8.1 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 47% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 9% |
| Suburb | Allenby Gardens 5009 | Flinders Park 5025 |
| Council area | Charles Sturt | Charles Sturt |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.allenbyps.sa.edu.au | www.flindspkps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Allenby Gardens Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (62.7 vs 59.0).
- •Allenby Gardens Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1062 vs 1037), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Flinders Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.6).
- •Allenby Gardens Primary School is the larger school with 392 students compared with 187.
- •Allenby Gardens Primary School has grown faster over five years (-24% vs -40%).
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 Flinders Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Allenby Gardens Primary School ranks higher (62.7 vs 59.0 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 Allenby Gardens Primary School and Flinders Park Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Allenby Gardens and Flinders Park 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 Flinders Park Primary School has 13.1.
How do Allenby Gardens Primary School and Flinders Park Primary School rank in SA?
Allenby Gardens Primary School is 114th of 348 and Flinders Park Primary School is 137th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.