Burnside Primary School vs Loreto College
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Loreto College
Marryatville · Catholic combined · R-12
717 students · ICSEA 1098
| Measure | Burnside Primary School Burnside SA | Loreto College Marryatville SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #31 of 348 | #16 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #614 of 4,908 | #291 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | R-6 | R-12 |
| Students | 686 | 717 |
| Girls / boys | 301 / 385 | 717 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 114 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 77 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 69 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1156 | 1098 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 64% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 10.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.9 | 65.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.8 | 33.1 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Burnside 5066 | Marryatville 5068 |
| Council area | Burnside | Norwood Payneham and St Peters |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.burnsideps.sa.edu.au/ | www.loreto.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Burnside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (74.1 vs 68.7).
- •Burnside Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1156 vs 1098), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Loreto College has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 18.6).
- •Loreto College is the larger school with 717 students compared with 686.
- •Loreto College has grown faster over five years (44% vs -15%).
- •Burnside Primary School is a government school while Loreto College is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Loreto College?
On the Success Index, Burnside Primary School ranks higher (74.1 vs 68.7 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 Loreto College?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Burnside and Marryatville in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burnside Primary School has 18.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Loreto College has 10.9.
How do Burnside Primary School and Loreto College rank in SA?
Burnside Primary School is 31st of 348 and Loreto College is 16th of 145 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.