Clapham Primary School vs Colonel Light Gardens Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clapham Primary School
Clapham · Government primary · U, R-6
243 students · ICSEA 1098
Colonel Light Gardens Primary School
Colonel Light Gardens · Government primary · R-6
688 students · ICSEA 1119
| Measure | Clapham Primary School Clapham SA | Colonel Light Gardens Primary School Colonel Light Gardens SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #11 of 348 | #40 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #404 of 4,908 | #714 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 243 | 688 |
| Girls / boys | 120 / 123 | 343 / 345 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 122 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1098 | 1119 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 18.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 37.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 11.7 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Clapham 5062 | Colonel Light Gardens 5041 |
| Council area | Mitcham | Mitcham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.claphamps.sa.edu.au/ | clgps.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Clapham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (76.8 vs 73.2).
- •Colonel Light Gardens Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1119 vs 1098), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Clapham Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 18.2).
- •Colonel Light Gardens Primary School is the larger school with 688 students compared with 243.
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 Clapham Primary School better than Colonel Light Gardens Primary School?
On the Success Index, Clapham Primary School ranks higher (76.8 vs 73.2 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 Clapham Primary School and Colonel Light Gardens Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Clapham and Colonel Light Gardens in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clapham Primary School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Colonel Light Gardens Primary School has 18.2.
How do Clapham Primary School and Colonel Light Gardens Primary School rank in SA?
Clapham Primary School is 11th of 348 and Colonel Light Gardens Primary School is 40th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.