Annesley College vs Sturt Street Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Annesley College
Wayville · Independent primary · R-6
292 students · ICSEA 1164
Sturt Street Community School
Adelaide · Government primary · R-6
162 students · ICSEA 1114
| Measure | Annesley College Wayville SA | Sturt Street Community School Adelaide SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 91 Top 5% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #2 of 348 | #15 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #4 of 4,908 | #462 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 292 | 162 |
| Girls / boys | 143 / 149 | 70 / 92 |
| Foundation intake | 57 | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +32% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1164 | 1114 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.6 | 12.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.4 | 3.9 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 50% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Wayville 5034 | Adelaide 5000 |
| Council area | Unley | Adelaide |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.annesley.sa.edu.au | sturtstcs.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Annesley College scores higher on the Success Index (91.3 vs 76.1).
- •Annesley College has the higher ICSEA (1164 vs 1114), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Annesley College has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.5).
- •Annesley College is the larger school with 292 students compared with 162.
- •Annesley College has grown faster over five years (32% vs -12%).
- •Annesley College is a independent school while Sturt Street Community School is a government 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 Annesley College better than Sturt Street Community School?
On the Success Index, Annesley College ranks higher (91.3 vs 76.1 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 Sturt Street Community School?
About 1.2 km 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 Sturt Street Community School has 13.5.
How do Annesley College and Sturt Street Community School rank in SA?
Annesley College is 2nd of 348 and Sturt Street Community School is 15th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.