Allenby Gardens Primary School vs Nazareth Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.3 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
Nazareth Catholic College
Flinders Park · Catholic combined · R-12
2,576 students · ICSEA 1049
| Measure | Allenby Gardens Primary School Allenby Gardens SA | Nazareth Catholic College Flinders Park SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #114 of 348 | #45 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #1674 of 4,908 | #568 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | R-6 | R-12 |
| Students | 392 | 2,576 |
| Girls / boys | 178 / 214 | 1,276 / 1,300 |
| Foundation intake | 79 | 87 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 396 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 228 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1062 | 1049 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.8 | 193.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.3 | 99.3 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| 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.nazareth.org.au/ |
The verdict
- •Allenby Gardens Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (62.7 vs 53.8).
- •Allenby Gardens Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1062 vs 1049), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nazareth Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.6).
- •Nazareth Catholic College is the larger school with 2,576 students compared with 392.
- •Nazareth Catholic College has grown faster over five years (27% vs -24%).
- •Allenby Gardens Primary School is a government school while Nazareth Catholic College is a catholic 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 Nazareth Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Allenby Gardens Primary School ranks higher (62.7 vs 53.8 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 Nazareth Catholic College?
About 1.3 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 Nazareth Catholic College has 13.2.
How do Allenby Gardens Primary School and Nazareth Catholic College rank in SA?
Allenby Gardens Primary School is 114th of 348 and Nazareth Catholic College is 45th of 145 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.