Concordia College (St Peters Campus, Blackwood) vs Craigburn Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 2.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Concordia College (St Peters Campus, Blackwood)
Blackwood · Independent primary · R-6
88 students · ICSEA 1119
Craigburn Primary School
Flagstaff Hill · Government primary · R-6
426 students · ICSEA 1074
| Measure | Concordia College (St Peters Campus, Blackwood) Blackwood SA | Craigburn Primary School Flagstaff Hill SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #18 of 348 | #134 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #496 of 4,908 | #1939 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 88 | 426 |
| Girls / boys | 37 / 51 | 219 / 207 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 76 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -32% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1119 | 1074 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 52% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 18.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 23.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.3 | 9.0 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 1% |
| Suburb | Blackwood 5051 | Flagstaff Hill 5159 |
| Council area | Mitcham | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.concordia.sa.edu.au/ | www.craigburn.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Concordia College (St Peters Campus, Blackwood) scores higher on the Success Index (75.5 vs 59.8).
- •Concordia College (St Peters Campus, Blackwood) has the higher ICSEA (1119 vs 1074), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Concordia College (St Peters Campus, Blackwood) has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 18.2).
- •Craigburn Primary School is the larger school with 426 students compared with 88.
- •Craigburn Primary School has grown faster over five years (-20% vs -32%).
- •Concordia College (St Peters Campus, Blackwood) is a independent school while Craigburn Primary School is a government 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 Concordia College (St Peters Campus, Blackwood) better than Craigburn Primary School?
On the Success Index, Concordia College (St Peters Campus, Blackwood) ranks higher (75.5 vs 59.8 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 Concordia College (St Peters Campus, Blackwood) and Craigburn Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Blackwood and Flagstaff Hill in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Concordia College (St Peters Campus, Blackwood) has 10.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Craigburn Primary School has 18.2.
How do Concordia College (St Peters Campus, Blackwood) and Craigburn Primary School rank in SA?
Concordia College (St Peters Campus, Blackwood) is 18th of 348 and Craigburn Primary School is 134th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.