Blakes Crossing Christian College vs Blakeview Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 896 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blakes Crossing Christian College
Blakeview · Independent combined · R-12
712 students · ICSEA 983
Blakeview Primary School
Blakeview · Government primary · U, R-6
542 students · ICSEA 921
| Measure | Blakes Crossing Christian College Blakeview SA | Blakeview Primary School Blakeview SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #103 of 145 | #333 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #945 of 1,259 | #4642 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | R-12 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 712 | 542 |
| Girls / boys | 355 / 357 | 257 / 285 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 80 |
| Year 7 cohort | 73 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 36 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +48% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 983 | 921 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 51.8 | 39.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.3 | 39.3 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 15% |
| Suburb | Blakeview 5114 | Blakeview 5114 |
| Council area | Playford | Playford |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.blakescrossing.sa.edu.au | www.blakevwps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Blakes Crossing Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (35.6 vs 22.7).
- •Blakes Crossing Christian College has the higher ICSEA (983 vs 921), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Blakes Crossing Christian College is the larger school with 712 students compared with 542.
- •Blakes Crossing Christian College has grown faster over five years (48% vs -22%).
- •Blakes Crossing Christian College is a independent school while Blakeview Primary School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Blakes Crossing Christian College better than Blakeview Primary School?
On the Success Index, Blakes Crossing Christian College ranks higher (35.6 vs 22.7 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 Blakes Crossing Christian College and Blakeview Primary School?
About 896 m in a straight line, between Blakeview and Blakeview in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blakes Crossing Christian College has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Blakeview Primary School has 13.7.
How do Blakes Crossing Christian College and Blakeview Primary School rank in SA?
Blakes Crossing Christian College is 103rd of 145 and Blakeview Primary School is 333rd of 348 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.