Banksia Park School R-6 vs Flinders Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 20 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Banksia Park School R-6
Banksia Park · Government primary · R-6
240 students · ICSEA 1037
Flinders Park Primary School
Flinders Park · Government primary · U, R-6
187 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | Banksia Park School R-6 Banksia Park SA | Flinders Park Primary School Flinders Park SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #136 of 348 | #137 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1980 of 4,908 | #2008 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 240 | 187 |
| Girls / boys | 117 / 123 | 89 / 98 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -40% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1037 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 14.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.7 | 8.1 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 47% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 9% |
| Suburb | Banksia Park 5091 | Flinders Park 5025 |
| Council area | Tea Tree Gully | Charles Sturt |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.banksiar7.sa.edu.au | www.flindspkps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (59.3 vs 59.0).
- •Flinders Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.6).
- •Banksia Park School R-6 is the larger school with 240 students compared with 187.
- •Banksia Park School R-6 has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -40%).
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 Banksia Park School R-6 better than Flinders Park Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Banksia Park School R-6 and Flinders Park Primary School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Banksia Park and Flinders Park in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Banksia Park School R-6 has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Flinders Park Primary School has 13.1.
How do Banksia Park School R-6 and Flinders Park Primary School rank in SA?
Banksia Park School R-6 is 136th of 348 and Flinders Park Primary School is 137th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.