Brooklyn Park Primary School vs Flagstaff Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 14 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brooklyn Park Primary School
Brooklyn Park · Government primary · U, R-6
118 students · ICSEA 1066
Flagstaff Hill Primary School
Flagstaff Hill · Government primary · R-6
432 students · ICSEA 1067
| Measure | Brooklyn Park Primary School Brooklyn Park SA | Flagstaff Hill Primary School Flagstaff Hill SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #75 of 348 | #146 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1238 of 4,908 | #2148 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 118 | 432 |
| Girls / boys | 54 / 64 | 200 / 232 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 63 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1066 | 1067 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 18.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.9 | 23.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 12.4 |
| Language background other than English | 55% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Brooklyn Park 5032 | Flagstaff Hill 5159 |
| Council area | West Torrens | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | brooklynparkps.sa.edu.au/ | www.flagstaff.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Brooklyn Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (67.6 vs 57.1).
- •Flagstaff Hill Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1067 vs 1066), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brooklyn Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 18.3).
- •Flagstaff Hill Primary School is the larger school with 432 students compared with 118.
- •Brooklyn Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (-16% 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 Brooklyn Park Primary School better than Flagstaff Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index, Brooklyn Park Primary School ranks higher (67.6 vs 57.1 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 Brooklyn Park Primary School and Flagstaff Hill Primary School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn Park and Flagstaff Hill in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brooklyn Park Primary School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Flagstaff Hill Primary School has 18.3.
How do Brooklyn Park Primary School and Flagstaff Hill Primary School rank in SA?
Brooklyn Park Primary School is 75th of 348 and Flagstaff Hill Primary School is 146th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.