Brompton Primary School vs Glenburnie Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 386 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brompton Primary School
Renown Park · Government primary · R-6
175 students · ICSEA 1001
Glenburnie Primary School
Glenburnie · Government primary · R-6
71 students · ICSEA 1001
| Measure | Brompton Primary School Renown Park SA | Glenburnie Primary School Glenburnie SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #200 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3021 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 175 | 71 |
| Girls / boys | 75 / 100 | 42 / 29 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -32% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 1001 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 5.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 3.2 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 1% |
| Suburb | Renown Park 5008 | Glenburnie 5291 |
| Council area | Charles Sturt | Grant |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.bromptonps.sa.edu.au | www.glenburnps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Glenburnie Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (48.6 vs 45.8).
- •Glenburnie Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.8).
- •Brompton Primary School is the larger school with 175 students compared with 71.
- •Glenburnie Primary School has grown faster over five years (-26% 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 Brompton Primary School better than Glenburnie Primary School?
On the Success Index, Glenburnie Primary School ranks higher (48.6 vs 45.8 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 Brompton Primary School and Glenburnie Primary School?
About 386 km in a straight line, between Renown Park and Glenburnie in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brompton Primary School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Glenburnie Primary School has 12.2.
How do Brompton Primary School and Glenburnie Primary School rank in SA?
Brompton Primary School is 200th of 348 and Glenburnie Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.