Brompton Primary School vs Prospect Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.3 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
Prospect Primary School
Prospect · Government primary · R-6
537 students · ICSEA 1109
| Measure | Brompton Primary School Renown Park SA | Prospect Primary School Prospect SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #200 of 348 | #82 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3021 of 4,908 | #1316 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 175 | 537 |
| Girls / boys | 75 / 100 | 246 / 291 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 91 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -32% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 1109 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 45% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 18.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 28.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 13.5 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 3% |
| Suburb | Renown Park 5008 | Prospect 5082 |
| Council area | Charles Sturt | Prospect |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bromptonps.sa.edu.au | www.prospectps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Prospect Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (66.7 vs 45.8).
- •Prospect Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1109 vs 1001), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brompton Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.8 vs 18.8).
- •Prospect Primary School is the larger school with 537 students compared with 175.
- •Prospect Primary School has grown faster over five years (-13% 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 Prospect Primary School?
On the Success Index, Prospect Primary School ranks higher (66.7 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 Prospect Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Renown Park and Prospect in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brompton Primary School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Prospect Primary School has 18.8.
How do Brompton Primary School and Prospect Primary School rank in SA?
Brompton Primary School is 200th of 348 and Prospect Primary School is 82nd of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.