Cabra Dominican College vs Edwardstown Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cabra Dominican College
Cumberland Park · Catholic combined · 7-12
1,165 students · ICSEA 1065
Edwardstown Primary School
Melrose Park · Government primary · R-6
512 students · ICSEA 1098
| Measure | Cabra Dominican College Cumberland Park SA | Edwardstown Primary School Melrose Park SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #51 of 145 | #47 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #644 of 1,259 | #849 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 1,165 | 512 |
| Girls / boys | 592 / 573 | 245 / 267 |
| Foundation intake | – | 86 |
| Year 7 cohort | 203 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 186 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1065 | 1098 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 18.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 78.8 | 28.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 48.1 | 12.3 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Cumberland Park 5041 | Melrose Park 5039 |
| Council area | Mitcham | Mitcham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cabra.catholic.edu.au | www.edwardps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Edwardstown Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.7 vs 50.5).
- •Edwardstown Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1098 vs 1065), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cabra Dominican College has fewer students per teacher (14.8 vs 18.3).
- •Cabra Dominican College is the larger school with 1,165 students compared with 512.
- •Cabra Dominican College is a catholic school while Edwardstown Primary School is a government 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 Cabra Dominican College better than Edwardstown Primary School?
On the Success Index, Edwardstown Primary School ranks higher (71.7 vs 50.5 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 Cabra Dominican College and Edwardstown Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Cumberland Park and Melrose Park in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cabra Dominican College has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Edwardstown Primary School has 18.3.
How do Cabra Dominican College and Edwardstown Primary School rank in SA?
Cabra Dominican College is 51st of 145 and Edwardstown Primary School is 47th of 348 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.