Birdwood Primary School vs Mount Pleasant Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 10 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Birdwood Primary School
Birdwood · Government primary · R-6
194 students · ICSEA 995
Mount Pleasant Primary School
Mount Pleasant · Government primary · R-6
58 students · ICSEA 994
| Measure | Birdwood Primary School Birdwood SA | Mount Pleasant Primary School Mount Pleasant SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #250 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3648 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 194 | 58 |
| Girls / boys | 89 / 105 | 29 / 29 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -30% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 995 | 994 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 5.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.5 | 3.7 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 2% |
| Suburb | Birdwood 5234 | Mount Pleasant 5235 |
| Council area | Adelaide Hills | Barossa |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.birdwoodps.sa.edu.au | www.mtplesntps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Pleasant Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (45.2 vs 36.8).
- •Birdwood Primary School has the higher ICSEA (995 vs 994), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Pleasant Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 16.4).
- •Birdwood Primary School is the larger school with 194 students compared with 58.
- •Mount Pleasant Primary School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -30%).
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 Birdwood Primary School better than Mount Pleasant Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mount Pleasant Primary School ranks higher (45.2 vs 36.8 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 Birdwood Primary School and Mount Pleasant Primary School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Birdwood and Mount Pleasant in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Birdwood Primary School has 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Pleasant Primary School has 11.6.
How do Birdwood Primary School and Mount Pleasant Primary School rank in SA?
Birdwood Primary School is 250th of 348 and Mount Pleasant Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.