Angle Vale Primary School vs Darlington Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 44 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Angle Vale Primary School
Angle Vale · Government primary · R-6
383 students · ICSEA 963
Darlington Primary School
Seacombe Gardens · Government primary · U, R-6
184 students · ICSEA 964
| Measure | Angle Vale Primary School Angle Vale SA | Darlington Primary School Seacombe Gardens SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #313 of 348 | #227 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #4398 of 4,908 | #3284 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 383 | 184 |
| Girls / boys | 178 / 205 | 95 / 89 |
| Foundation intake | 100 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 963 | 964 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.0 | 16.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 10.4 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 66% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 15% |
| Suburb | Angle Vale 5117 | Seacombe Gardens 5047 |
| Council area | Playford | Marion |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.avps.sa.edu.au | www.darlngtnps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Darlington Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (42.0 vs 26.4).
- •Darlington Primary School has the higher ICSEA (964 vs 963), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Darlington Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 15.9).
- •Angle Vale Primary School is the larger school with 383 students compared with 184.
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 Angle Vale Primary School better than Darlington Primary School?
On the Success Index, Darlington Primary School ranks higher (42.0 vs 26.4 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 Angle Vale Primary School and Darlington Primary School?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Angle Vale and Seacombe Gardens in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Angle Vale Primary School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Darlington Primary School has 11.4.
How do Angle Vale Primary School and Darlington Primary School rank in SA?
Angle Vale Primary School is 313th of 348 and Darlington Primary School is 227th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.