Burnside Primary School vs St Peter's Collegiate Girls' School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 989 m 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
St Peter's Collegiate Girls' School
Stonyfell · Independent combined · R-12
873 students · ICSEA 1180
| Measure | Burnside Primary School Burnside SA | St Peter's Collegiate Girls' School Stonyfell SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #31 of 348 | #2 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #614 of 4,908 | #47 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | R-6 | R-12 |
| Students | 686 | 873 |
| Girls / boys | 301 / 385 | 873 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 114 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 84 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 97 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1156 | 1180 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 64% | 72% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.9 | 76.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.8 | 55.8 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 46% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Burnside 5066 | Stonyfell 5066 |
| Council area | Burnside | Burnside |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.burnsideps.sa.edu.au/ | www.stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Peter's Collegiate Girls' School scores higher on the Success Index (84.5 vs 74.1).
- •St Peter's Collegiate Girls' School has the higher ICSEA (1180 vs 1156), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Peter's Collegiate Girls' School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 18.6).
- •St Peter's Collegiate Girls' School is the larger school with 873 students compared with 686.
- •St Peter's Collegiate Girls' School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -15%).
- •Burnside Primary School is a government school while St Peter's Collegiate Girls' School is an independent 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 St Peter's Collegiate Girls' School?
On the Success Index, St Peter's Collegiate Girls' School ranks higher (84.5 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 St Peter's Collegiate Girls' School?
About 989 m in a straight line, between Burnside and Stonyfell in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burnside Primary School has 18.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Peter's Collegiate Girls' School has 11.4.
How do Burnside Primary School and St Peter's Collegiate Girls' School rank in SA?
Burnside Primary School is 31st of 348 and St Peter's Collegiate Girls' School is 2nd of 145 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.