Burnside Primary School vs Linden Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Burnside Primary School
Burnside · Government primary · R-6
686 students · ICSEA 1156
Linden Park Primary School
Linden Park · Government primary · R-6
981 students · ICSEA 1160
| Measure | Burnside Primary School Burnside SA | Linden Park Primary School Linden Park SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #31 of 348 | #8 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #614 of 4,908 | #301 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 686 | 981 |
| Girls / boys | 301 / 385 | 478 / 503 |
| Foundation intake | 114 | 140 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1156 | 1160 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 64% | 65% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 18.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.9 | 53.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.8 | 21.4 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 78% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Burnside 5066 | Linden Park 5065 |
| Council area | Burnside | Burnside |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.burnsideps.sa.edu.au/ | www.lindenpk.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Linden Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (78.3 vs 74.1).
- •Linden Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1160 vs 1156), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Linden Park Primary School is the larger school with 981 students compared with 686.
- •Linden Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -15%).
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 Burnside Primary School better than Linden Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Linden Park Primary School ranks higher (78.3 vs 74.1 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 Burnside Primary School and Linden Park Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Burnside and Linden Park in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burnside Primary School has 18.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Linden Park Primary School has 18.4.
How do Burnside Primary School and Linden Park Primary School rank in SA?
Burnside Primary School is 31st of 348 and Linden Park Primary School is 8th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.