Ardtornish Primary School vs Dernancourt School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 4.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ardtornish Primary School
St Agnes · Government primary · R-6
462 students · ICSEA 1044
Dernancourt School
Dernancourt · Government primary · U, R-6
326 students · ICSEA 1046
| Measure | Ardtornish Primary School St Agnes SA | Dernancourt School Dernancourt SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #167 of 348 | #128 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2506 of 4,908 | #1866 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 462 | 326 |
| Girls / boys | 233 / 229 | 148 / 178 |
| Foundation intake | 76 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1044 | 1046 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.2 | 21.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 16.0 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | St Agnes 5097 | Dernancourt 5075 |
| Council area | Tea Tree Gully | Tea Tree Gully |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ardtornps.sa.edu.au | www.dernancts.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Dernancourt School scores higher on the Success Index (60.7 vs 52.7).
- •Dernancourt School has the higher ICSEA (1046 vs 1044), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dernancourt School has fewer students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.6).
- •Ardtornish Primary School is the larger school with 462 students compared with 326.
- •Dernancourt School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -15%).
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 Ardtornish Primary School better than Dernancourt School?
On the Success Index, Dernancourt School ranks higher (60.7 vs 52.7 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 Ardtornish Primary School and Dernancourt School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between St Agnes and Dernancourt in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ardtornish Primary School has 17.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Dernancourt School has 15.2.
How do Ardtornish Primary School and Dernancourt School rank in SA?
Ardtornish Primary School is 167th of 348 and Dernancourt School is 128th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.