Clarendon Primary School vs Pilgrim School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 5.1 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
Pilgrim School
Aberfoyle Park · Independent primary · R-6
161 students · ICSEA 1109
| Measure | Clarendon Primary School Clarendon SA | Pilgrim School Aberfoyle Park SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #135 of 348 | #21 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1974 of 4,908 | #510 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 86 | 161 |
| Girls / boys | 44 / 42 | 81 / 80 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1042 | 1109 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 12.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.5 | 7.6 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Clarendon 5157 | Aberfoyle Park 5159 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.clarendonps.sa.edu.au | www.pilgrim.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Pilgrim School scores higher on the Success Index (75.3 vs 59.4).
- •Pilgrim School has the higher ICSEA (1109 vs 1042), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pilgrim School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.4).
- •Pilgrim School is the larger school with 161 students compared with 86.
- •Clarendon Primary School is a government school while Pilgrim School 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 Clarendon Primary School better than Pilgrim School?
On the Success Index, Pilgrim School ranks higher (75.3 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 Pilgrim School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Clarendon and Aberfoyle Park in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clarendon Primary School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pilgrim School has 13.1.
How do Clarendon Primary School and Pilgrim School rank in SA?
Clarendon Primary School is 135th of 348 and Pilgrim School is 21st of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.