Basket Range Primary School vs Lenswood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 5.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Basket Range Primary School
Basket Range · Government primary · R-6
6 students · ICSEA 1058
Lenswood Primary School
Lenswood · Government primary · R-6
39 students · ICSEA 1026
| Measure | Basket Range Primary School Basket Range SA | Lenswood Primary School Lenswood SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 6 | 39 |
| Girls / boys | 1 / 5 | 17 / 22 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1058 | 1026 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | – | 8.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 4.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Basket Range 5138 | Lenswood 5240 |
| Council area | Adelaide Hills | Adelaide Hills |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.basketrangeps.sa.edu.au/ | www.lenswoodps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Basket Range Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (65.1 vs 52.7).
- •Basket Range Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1058 vs 1026), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lenswood Primary School is the larger school with 39 students compared with 6.
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 Basket Range Primary School better than Lenswood Primary School?
On the Success Index, Basket Range Primary School ranks higher (65.1 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 Basket Range Primary School and Lenswood Primary School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Basket Range and Lenswood in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Basket Range Primary School and Lenswood Primary School rank in SA?
Basket Range Primary School is unranked and Lenswood Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.