Clovelly Park Primary School vs Flinders Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 9.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clovelly Park Primary School
Clovelly Park · Government primary · U, R-6
222 students · ICSEA 1038
Flinders Park Primary School
Flinders Park · Government primary · U, R-6
187 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | Clovelly Park Primary School Clovelly Park SA | Flinders Park Primary School Flinders Park SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #97 of 348 | #137 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1495 of 4,908 | #2008 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 222 | 187 |
| Girls / boys | 101 / 121 | 89 / 98 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | -40% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1038 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.9 | 14.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.2 | 8.1 |
| Language background other than English | 72% | 47% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 9% |
| Suburb | Clovelly Park 5042 | Flinders Park 5025 |
| Council area | Marion | Charles Sturt |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.clovellyps.sa.edu.au | www.flindspkps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Clovelly Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (64.5 vs 59.0).
- •Clovelly Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1038 vs 1037), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Clovelly Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.1).
- •Clovelly Park Primary School is the larger school with 222 students compared with 187.
- •Clovelly Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (-28% vs -40%).
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 Clovelly Park Primary School better than Flinders Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Clovelly Park Primary School ranks higher (64.5 vs 59.0 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 Clovelly Park Primary School and Flinders Park Primary School?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Clovelly Park and Flinders Park in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clovelly Park Primary School has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Flinders Park Primary School has 13.1.
How do Clovelly Park Primary School and Flinders Park Primary School rank in SA?
Clovelly Park Primary School is 97th of 348 and Flinders Park Primary School is 137th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.