Annesley College vs Pulteney Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 873 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Annesley College
Wayville · Independent primary · R-6
292 students · ICSEA 1164
Pulteney Grammar School
Adelaide · Independent combined · R-12
839 students · ICSEA 1170
| Measure | Annesley College Wayville SA | Pulteney Grammar School Adelaide SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 91 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #2 of 348 | #1 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #4 of 4,908 | #27 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | R-6 | R-12 |
| Students | 292 | 839 |
| Girls / boys | 143 / 149 | 365 / 474 |
| Foundation intake | 57 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 84 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 84 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +32% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1164 | 1170 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 69% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 8.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.6 | 98.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.4 | 42.1 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Wayville 5034 | Adelaide 5000 |
| Council area | Unley | Adelaide |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.annesley.sa.edu.au | www.pulteney.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Annesley College scores higher on the Success Index (91.3 vs 86.7).
- •Pulteney Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1170 vs 1164), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pulteney Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 11.9).
- •Pulteney Grammar School is the larger school with 839 students compared with 292.
- •Annesley College has grown faster over five years (32% vs -5%).
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 Annesley College better than Pulteney Grammar School?
On the Success Index, Annesley College ranks higher (91.3 vs 86.7 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 Annesley College and Pulteney Grammar School?
About 873 m in a straight line, between Wayville and Adelaide in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Annesley College has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pulteney Grammar School has 8.6.
How do Annesley College and Pulteney Grammar School rank in SA?
Annesley College is 2nd of 348 and Pulteney Grammar School is 1st of 145 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.