Ascot Park Primary School vs Dara School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 924 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ascot Park Primary School
Park Holme · Government primary · R-6
189 students · ICSEA 1025
Dara School
Morphettville · Independent combined · R-10
93 students · ICSEA 1176
| Measure | Ascot Park Primary School Park Holme SA | Dara School Morphettville SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #115 of 348 | #5 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #1675 of 4,908 | #73 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | R-6 | R-10 |
| Students | 189 | 93 |
| Girls / boys | 89 / 100 | 28 / 65 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 9 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +133% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1025 | 1176 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 67% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 8.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.3 | 11.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.6 | 6.7 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 3% |
| Suburb | Park Holme 5043 | Morphettville 5043 |
| Council area | Marion | Marion |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ascotpkps.sa.edu.au/ | daraschool.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Dara School scores higher on the Success Index (82.0 vs 62.7).
- •Dara School has the higher ICSEA (1176 vs 1025), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dara School has fewer students per teacher (8.1 vs 12.4).
- •Ascot Park Primary School is the larger school with 189 students compared with 93.
- •Dara School has grown faster over five years (133% vs -1%).
- •Ascot Park Primary School is a government school while Dara School is an independent 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 Ascot Park Primary School better than Dara School?
On the Success Index, Dara School ranks higher (82.0 vs 62.7 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 Ascot Park Primary School and Dara School?
About 924 m in a straight line, between Park Holme and Morphettville in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ascot Park Primary School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Dara School has 8.1.
How do Ascot Park Primary School and Dara School rank in SA?
Ascot Park Primary School is 115th of 348 and Dara School is 5th of 145 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.