Challa Gardens Primary School vs Kilkenny Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Challa Gardens Primary School
Kilkenny · Government primary · U, R-6
251 students · ICSEA 982
Kilkenny Primary School
West Croydon · Government primary · U, R-6
450 students · ICSEA 1069
| Measure | Challa Gardens Primary School Kilkenny SA | Kilkenny Primary School West Croydon SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #192 of 348 | #29 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2911 of 4,908 | #598 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 251 | 450 |
| Girls / boys | 116 / 135 | 204 / 246 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 982 | 1069 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.9 | 32.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 13.2 |
| Language background other than English | 68% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 3% |
| Suburb | Kilkenny 5009 | West Croydon 5008 |
| Council area | Charles Sturt | Charles Sturt |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.challaps.sa.edu.au | www.kilkennyp6.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Kilkenny Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (74.3 vs 47.0).
- •Kilkenny Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1069 vs 982), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Challa Gardens Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.1).
- •Kilkenny Primary School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 251.
- •Kilkenny Primary School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -22%).
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 Challa Gardens Primary School better than Kilkenny Primary School?
On the Success Index, Kilkenny Primary School ranks higher (74.3 vs 47.0 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 Challa Gardens Primary School and Kilkenny Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Kilkenny and West Croydon in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Challa Gardens Primary School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kilkenny Primary School has 14.1.
How do Challa Gardens Primary School and Kilkenny Primary School rank in SA?
Challa Gardens Primary School is 192nd of 348 and Kilkenny Primary School is 29th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.