Brahma Lodge Primary School vs Cambrai Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 59 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brahma Lodge Primary School
Brahma Lodge · Government primary · U, R-6
191 students · ICSEA 906
Cambrai Primary School
Cambrai · Government primary · R-6
27 students · ICSEA 905
| Measure | Brahma Lodge Primary School Brahma Lodge SA | Cambrai Primary School Cambrai SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #322 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4504 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 191 | 27 |
| Girls / boys | 89 / 102 | 13 / 14 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | -29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 906 | 905 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 5.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.4 | 4.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 4.8 |
| Language background other than English | 60% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 26% |
| Suburb | Brahma Lodge 5109 | Cambrai 5353 |
| Council area | Salisbury | Mid Murray |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.brahmar7.sa.edu.au | cambraips.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (24.9 vs 25.6).
- •Brahma Lodge Primary School has the higher ICSEA (906 vs 905), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cambrai Primary School has fewer students per teacher (5.9 vs 11.0).
- •Brahma Lodge Primary School is the larger school with 191 students compared with 27.
- •Brahma Lodge Primary School has grown faster over five years (-21% vs -29%).
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 Brahma Lodge Primary School better than Cambrai 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 Brahma Lodge Primary School and Cambrai Primary School?
About 59 km in a straight line, between Brahma Lodge and Cambrai in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brahma Lodge Primary School has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cambrai Primary School has 5.9.
How do Brahma Lodge Primary School and Cambrai Primary School rank in SA?
Brahma Lodge Primary School is 322nd of 348 and Cambrai Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.