Blackwood Primary School vs Fulham North Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 15 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blackwood Primary School
Eden Hills · Government primary · R-6
363 students · ICSEA 1095
Fulham North Primary School
Henley Beach · Government primary · R-6
395 students · ICSEA 1095
| Measure | Blackwood Primary School Eden Hills SA | Fulham North Primary School Henley Beach SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #105 of 348 | #78 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1594 of 4,908 | #1287 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 363 | 395 |
| Girls / boys | 166 / 197 | 196 / 199 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 80 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1095 | 1095 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 17.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.8 | 22.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 6.6 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Eden Hills 5050 | Henley Beach 5022 |
| Council area | Mitcham | Charles Sturt |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.blackwoodps.sa.edu.au | www.fulnorthps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Fulham North Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (67.0 vs 63.6).
- •Fulham North Primary School is the larger school with 395 students compared with 363.
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 Blackwood Primary School better than Fulham North Primary School?
On the Success Index, Fulham North Primary School ranks higher (67.0 vs 63.6 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 Blackwood Primary School and Fulham North Primary School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Eden Hills and Henley Beach in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blackwood Primary School has 17.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Fulham North Primary School has 17.8.
How do Blackwood Primary School and Fulham North Primary School rank in SA?
Blackwood Primary School is 105th of 348 and Fulham North Primary School is 78th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.