Clarendon Primary School vs Echunga Primary and Preschool
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 14 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clarendon Primary School
Clarendon · Government primary · R-6
86 students · ICSEA 1042
Echunga Primary and Preschool
Echunga · Government primary · R-6
149 students · ICSEA 1042
| Measure | Clarendon Primary School Clarendon SA | Echunga Primary and Preschool Echunga SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #135 of 348 | #116 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1974 of 4,908 | #1683 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 86 | 149 |
| Girls / boys | 44 / 42 | 71 / 78 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +67% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1042 | 1042 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 10.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.5 | 7.7 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Clarendon 5157 | Echunga 5153 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Mount Barker |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.clarendonps.sa.edu.au | www.echungaps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Echunga Primary and Preschool scores higher on the Success Index (62.6 vs 59.4).
- •Echunga Primary and Preschool is the larger school with 149 students compared with 86.
- •Echunga Primary and Preschool has grown faster over five years (67% vs -9%).
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 Clarendon Primary School better than Echunga Primary and Preschool?
On the Success Index, Echunga Primary and Preschool ranks higher (62.6 vs 59.4 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 Clarendon Primary School and Echunga Primary and Preschool?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Clarendon and Echunga in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clarendon Primary School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Echunga Primary and Preschool has 14.9.
How do Clarendon Primary School and Echunga Primary and Preschool rank in SA?
Clarendon Primary School is 135th of 348 and Echunga Primary and Preschool is 116th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.