Brahma Lodge Primary School vs Madison Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.4 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
Madison Park School
Salisbury East · Government primary · U, R-6
188 students · ICSEA 923
| Measure | Brahma Lodge Primary School Brahma Lodge SA | Madison Park School Salisbury East SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #322 of 348 | #311 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #4504 of 4,908 | #4380 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 191 | 188 |
| Girls / boys | 89 / 102 | 81 / 107 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | -40% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 906 | 923 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 9.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.4 | 20.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 30.0 |
| Language background other than English | 60% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 9% |
| Suburb | Brahma Lodge 5109 | Salisbury East 5109 |
| Council area | Salisbury | Salisbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.brahmar7.sa.edu.au | www.madisonps.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Madison Park School scores higher on the Success Index (26.7 vs 24.9).
- •Madison Park School has the higher ICSEA (923 vs 906), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Madison Park School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 11.0).
- •Brahma Lodge Primary School is the larger school with 191 students compared with 188.
- •Brahma Lodge Primary School has grown faster over five years (-21% vs -40%).
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 Madison Park School?
On the Success Index, Madison Park School ranks higher (26.7 vs 24.9 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 Brahma Lodge Primary School and Madison Park School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Brahma Lodge and Salisbury East 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 Madison Park School has 9.4.
How do Brahma Lodge Primary School and Madison Park School rank in SA?
Brahma Lodge Primary School is 322nd of 348 and Madison Park School is 311th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.