Bridgewater Primary School vs Oakbank School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 7.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bridgewater Primary School
Bridgewater · Government primary · R-6
197 students · ICSEA 1076
Oakbank School
Oakbank · Government combined · R-12
337 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | Bridgewater Primary School Bridgewater SA | Oakbank School Oakbank SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #121 of 348 | #105 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #1733 of 4,908 | #957 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | R-6 | R-12 |
| Students | 197 | 337 |
| Girls / boys | 85 / 112 | 139 / 198 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 38 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 38 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1076 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 28.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 16.0 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Bridgewater 5155 | Oakbank 5243 |
| Council area | Adelaide Hills | Adelaide Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bridgeps.sa.edu.au | oakbank.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Bridgewater Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (62.1 vs 35.4).
- •Bridgewater Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1076 vs 993), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Oakbank School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 17.3).
- •Oakbank School is the larger school with 337 students compared with 197.
- •Oakbank School has grown faster over five years (-3% 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 Bridgewater Primary School better than Oakbank School?
On the Success Index, Bridgewater Primary School ranks higher (62.1 vs 35.4 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 Bridgewater Primary School and Oakbank School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Bridgewater and Oakbank in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bridgewater Primary School has 17.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Oakbank School has 11.7.
How do Bridgewater Primary School and Oakbank School rank in SA?
Bridgewater Primary School is 121st of 348 and Oakbank School is 105th of 145 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.