Basket Range Primary School vs Stirling East Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 7.7 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
Stirling East Primary School
Stirling · Government primary · R-6
516 students · ICSEA 1138
| Measure | Basket Range Primary School Basket Range SA | Stirling East Primary School Stirling SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #56 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #985 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 6 | 516 |
| Girls / boys | 1 / 5 | 268 / 248 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 90 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1058 | 1138 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 55% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | – | 17.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 29.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.4 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Basket Range 5138 | Stirling 5152 |
| Council area | Adelaide Hills | Adelaide Hills |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.basketrangeps.sa.edu.au/ | stives-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/ |
The verdict
- •Stirling East Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (70.4 vs 65.1).
- •Stirling East Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1138 vs 1058), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Stirling East Primary School is the larger school with 516 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 Stirling East Primary School?
On the Success Index, Stirling East Primary School ranks higher (70.4 vs 65.1 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 Stirling East Primary School?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Basket Range and Stirling 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 Stirling East Primary School rank in SA?
Basket Range Primary School is unranked and Stirling East Primary School is 56th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.