Christ the King School vs Darlington Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Christ the King School
Warradale · Catholic primary · R-6
179 students · ICSEA 1079
Darlington Primary School
Seacombe Gardens · Government primary · U, R-6
184 students · ICSEA 964
| Measure | Christ the King School Warradale SA | Darlington Primary School Seacombe Gardens SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #60 of 348 | #227 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1043 of 4,908 | #3284 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 179 | 184 |
| Girls / boys | 79 / 100 | 95 / 89 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1079 | 964 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.1 | 16.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.7 | 10.4 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 66% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 15% |
| Suburb | Warradale 5046 | Seacombe Gardens 5047 |
| Council area | Marion | Marion |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.christking.catholic.edu.au | www.darlngtnps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Christ the King School scores higher on the Success Index (69.6 vs 42.0).
- •Christ the King School has the higher ICSEA (1079 vs 964), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Darlington Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.8).
- •Darlington Primary School is the larger school with 184 students compared with 179.
- •Christ the King School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -22%).
- •Christ the King School is a catholic school while Darlington 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 Christ the King School better than Darlington Primary School?
On the Success Index, Christ the King School ranks higher (69.6 vs 42.0 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 Christ the King School and Darlington Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Warradale and Seacombe Gardens in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Christ the King School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Darlington Primary School has 11.4.
How do Christ the King School and Darlington Primary School rank in SA?
Christ the King School is 60th of 348 and Darlington Primary School is 227th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.