Bute Early Learning and Primary School vs Enfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 124 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
Enfield Primary School
Enfield · Government primary · U, R-6
188 students · ICSEA 978
| Measure | Bute Early Learning and Primary School Bute SA | Enfield Primary School Enfield SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #207 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3080 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 34 | 188 |
| Girls / boys | 18 / 16 | 72 / 116 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 978 | 978 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 7.7 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 14.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.1 | 16.8 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 9% |
| Suburb | Bute 5560 | Enfield 5085 |
| Council area | Barunga West | Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.buteps.sa.edu.au | www.enfieldps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (44.4 vs 45.0).
- •Bute Early Learning and Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.7 vs 12.6).
- •Enfield Primary School is the larger school with 188 students compared with 34.
- •Bute Early Learning and Primary School has grown faster over five years (21% vs -9%).
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 Enfield Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bute Early Learning and Primary School and Enfield Primary School?
About 124 km in a straight line, between Bute and Enfield 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 Enfield Primary School has 12.6.
How do Bute Early Learning and Primary School and Enfield Primary School rank in SA?
Bute Early Learning and Primary School is unranked and Enfield Primary School is 207th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.