Blair Athol North B-6 School vs Northfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blair Athol North B-6 School
Blair Athol · Government primary · U, R-6
383 students · ICSEA 918
Northfield Primary School
Northfield · Government primary · R-6
352 students · ICSEA 982
| Measure | Blair Athol North B-6 School Blair Athol SA | Northfield Primary School Northfield SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #278 of 348 | #216 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3917 of 4,908 | #3187 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 383 | 352 |
| Girls / boys | 186 / 197 | 159 / 193 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | 69 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 918 | 982 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.5 | 23.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.0 | 16.4 |
| Language background other than English | 83% | 70% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 10% |
| Suburb | Blair Athol 5084 | Northfield 5085 |
| Council area | Port Adelaide Enfield | Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | banb7.sa.edu.au/ | www.northfldps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Northfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (43.4 vs 33.0).
- •Northfield Primary School has the higher ICSEA (982 vs 918), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Blair Athol North B-6 School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.9).
- •Blair Athol North B-6 School is the larger school with 383 students compared with 352.
- •Blair Athol North B-6 School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -13%).
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 Blair Athol North B-6 School better than Northfield Primary School?
On the Success Index, Northfield Primary School ranks higher (43.4 vs 33.0 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 Blair Athol North B-6 School and Northfield Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Blair Athol and Northfield in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blair Athol North B-6 School has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Northfield Primary School has 14.9.
How do Blair Athol North B-6 School and Northfield Primary School rank in SA?
Blair Athol North B-6 School is 278th of 348 and Northfield Primary School is 216th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.