Bute Early Learning and Primary School vs Crystal Brook Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 60 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bute Early Learning and Primary School
Bute · Government primary · R-6
34 students · ICSEA 978
Crystal Brook Primary School
Crystal Brook · Government primary · R-6
106 students · ICSEA 977
| Measure | Bute Early Learning and Primary School Bute SA | Crystal Brook Primary School Crystal Brook SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #231 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3306 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 34 | 106 |
| Girls / boys | 18 / 16 | 61 / 45 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | -37% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 978 | 977 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 7.7 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 9.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.1 | 8.3 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 13% |
| Suburb | Bute 5560 | Crystal Brook 5523 |
| Council area | Barunga West | Port Pirie |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.buteps.sa.edu.au | www.crystalbps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bute Early Learning and Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (44.4 vs 41.7).
- •Bute Early Learning and Primary School has the higher ICSEA (978 vs 977), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bute Early Learning and Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.7 vs 11.2).
- •Crystal Brook Primary School is the larger school with 106 students compared with 34.
- •Bute Early Learning and Primary School has grown faster over five years (21% vs -37%).
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 Bute Early Learning and Primary School better than Crystal Brook Primary School?
On the Success Index, Bute Early Learning and Primary School ranks higher (44.4 vs 41.7 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 Bute Early Learning and Primary School and Crystal Brook Primary School?
About 60 km in a straight line, between Bute and Crystal Brook in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bute Early Learning and Primary School has 7.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Crystal Brook Primary School has 11.2.
How do Bute Early Learning and Primary School and Crystal Brook Primary School rank in SA?
Bute Early Learning and Primary School is unranked and Crystal Brook Primary School is 231st of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.