Athelstone School vs Dernancourt School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Athelstone School
Athelstone · Government primary · R-6
368 students · ICSEA 1100
Dernancourt School
Dernancourt · Government primary · U, R-6
326 students · ICSEA 1046
| Measure | Athelstone School Athelstone SA | Dernancourt School Dernancourt SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #77 of 348 | #128 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1286 of 4,908 | #1866 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 368 | 326 |
| Girls / boys | 182 / 186 | 148 / 178 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1100 | 1046 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.5 | 21.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.7 | 16.0 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Athelstone 5076 | Dernancourt 5075 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (SA) | Tea Tree Gully |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.athelstone.sa.edu.au | www.dernancts.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Athelstone School scores higher on the Success Index (67.0 vs 60.7).
- •Athelstone School has the higher ICSEA (1100 vs 1046), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dernancourt School has fewer students per teacher (15.2 vs 18.0).
- •Athelstone School is the larger school with 368 students compared with 326.
- •Dernancourt School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -18%).
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 Athelstone School better than Dernancourt School?
On the Success Index, Athelstone School ranks higher (67.0 vs 60.7 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 Athelstone School and Dernancourt School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Athelstone and Dernancourt in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Athelstone School has 18.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Dernancourt School has 15.2.
How do Athelstone School and Dernancourt School rank in SA?
Athelstone School is 77th of 348 and Dernancourt School is 128th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.