Bowden Brompton Community School vs Brompton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 160 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bowden Brompton Community School
Brompton · Government special · 6-12
145 students · ICSEA 906
Brompton Primary School
Renown Park · Government primary · R-6
175 students · ICSEA 1001
| Measure | Bowden Brompton Community School Brompton SA | Brompton Primary School Renown Park SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #200 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3021 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | 6-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 145 | 175 |
| Girls / boys | 24 / 121 | 75 / 100 |
| Foundation intake | – | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | 15 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 19 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 906 | 1001 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 4.3 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.6 | 11.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.9 | 5.6 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 26% | 11% |
| Suburb | Brompton 5007 | Renown Park 5008 |
| Council area | Charles Sturt | Charles Sturt |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bbcs.sa.edu.au | www.bromptonps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Brompton Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1001 vs 906), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bowden Brompton Community School has fewer students per teacher (4.3 vs 14.8).
- •Brompton Primary School is the larger school with 175 students compared with 145.
- •Bowden Brompton Community School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -32%).
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 Bowden Brompton Community School better than Brompton Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bowden Brompton Community School and Brompton Primary School?
About 160 m in a straight line, between Brompton and Renown Park in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bowden Brompton Community School has 4.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Brompton Primary School has 14.8.
How do Bowden Brompton Community School and Brompton Primary School rank in SA?
Bowden Brompton Community School is unranked and Brompton Primary School is 200th of 348 among special schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.