Clapham Primary School vs Scotch College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.6 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
Scotch College
Torrens Park · Independent combined · R-12
1,213 students · ICSEA 1146
| Measure | Clapham Primary School Clapham SA | Scotch College Torrens Park SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #11 of 348 | #13 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #404 of 4,908 | #171 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-12 |
| Students | 243 | 1,213 |
| Girls / boys | 120 / 123 | 586 / 627 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 122 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 151 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1098 | 1146 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 61% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 109.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 82.2 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Clapham 5062 | Torrens Park 5062 |
| Council area | Mitcham | Mitcham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.claphamps.sa.edu.au/ | www.scotch.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Clapham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (76.8 vs 75.5).
- •Scotch College has the higher ICSEA (1146 vs 1098), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Scotch College has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.7).
- •Scotch College is the larger school with 1,213 students compared with 243.
- •Scotch College has grown faster over five years (13% vs -10%).
- •Clapham Primary School is a government school while Scotch College is an independent 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 Clapham Primary School better than Scotch College?
On the Success Index, Clapham Primary School ranks higher (76.8 vs 75.5 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 Clapham Primary School and Scotch College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Clapham and Torrens Park in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clapham Primary School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Scotch College has 11.0.
How do Clapham Primary School and Scotch College rank in SA?
Clapham Primary School is 11th of 348 and Scotch College is 13th of 145 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.