Belair Primary School vs East Adelaide School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 11 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Belair Primary School
Belair · Government primary · R-6
490 students · ICSEA 1117
East Adelaide School
St Peters · Government primary · R-6
495 students · ICSEA 1117
| Measure | Belair Primary School Belair SA | East Adelaide School St Peters SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #79 of 348 | #101 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1296 of 4,908 | #1537 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 490 | 495 |
| Girls / boys | 230 / 260 | 250 / 245 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | 94 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1117 | 1117 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 17.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.7 | 27.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 11.1 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Belair 5052 | St Peters 5069 |
| Council area | Mitcham | Norwood Payneham and St Peters |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | belairps.sa.edu.au/ | www.eas.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Belair Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (66.8 vs 64.1).
- •East Adelaide School is the larger school with 495 students compared with 490.
- •Belair Primary School has grown faster over five years (-18% vs -33%).
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 Belair Primary School better than East Adelaide School?
On the Success Index, Belair Primary School ranks higher (66.8 vs 64.1 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 Belair Primary School and East Adelaide School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Belair and St Peters in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Belair Primary School has 17.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and East Adelaide School has 17.9.
How do Belair Primary School and East Adelaide School rank in SA?
Belair Primary School is 79th of 348 and East Adelaide School is 101st of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.