Christie Downs Primary School vs Christies Beach 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.
Christie Downs Primary School
Christie Downs · Government primary · U, R-6
205 students · ICSEA 925
Christies Beach Primary School
Christies Beach · Government primary · U, R-6
194 students · ICSEA 889
| Measure | Christie Downs Primary School Christie Downs SA | Christies Beach Primary School Christies Beach SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #251 of 348 | #344 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3659 of 4,908 | #4788 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 205 | 194 |
| Girls / boys | 89 / 116 | 96 / 98 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | -31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 925 | 889 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.8 | 14.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.2 | 21.4 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 31% | 28% |
| Suburb | Christie Downs 5164 | Christies Beach 5165 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cdownssch.sa.edu.au | www.cbeachps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Christie Downs Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (36.7 vs 19.7).
- •Christie Downs Primary School has the higher ICSEA (925 vs 889), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Christie Downs Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.3 vs 13.0).
- •Christie Downs Primary School is the larger school with 205 students compared with 194.
- •Christie Downs Primary School has grown faster over five years (-25% vs -31%).
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 Christie Downs Primary School better than Christies Beach Primary School?
On the Success Index, Christie Downs Primary School ranks higher (36.7 vs 19.7 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 Christie Downs Primary School and Christies Beach Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Christie Downs and Christies Beach in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Christie Downs Primary School has 8.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Christies Beach Primary School has 13.0.
How do Christie Downs Primary School and Christies Beach Primary School rank in SA?
Christie Downs Primary School is 251st of 348 and Christies Beach Primary School is 344th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.