Cowandilla Primary School vs St George 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.
Cowandilla Primary School
Cowandilla · Government primary · U, R-6
341 students · ICSEA 1051
St George College
Mile End · Independent combined · R-12
350 students · ICSEA 1046
| Measure | Cowandilla Primary School Cowandilla SA | St George College Mile End SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #96 of 348 | #26 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #1468 of 4,908 | #400 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-12 |
| Students | 341 | 350 |
| Girls / boys | 155 / 186 | 179 / 171 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 34 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 33 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1051 | 1046 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 8.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.8 | 42.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.3 | 15.0 |
| Language background other than English | 57% | 75% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Cowandilla 5033 | Mile End 5031 |
| Council area | West Torrens | West Torrens |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cowandilla.sa.edu.au | www.sgc.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cowandilla Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (64.8 vs 63.7).
- •Cowandilla Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1051 vs 1046), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St George College has fewer students per teacher (8.2 vs 12.7).
- •St George College is the larger school with 350 students compared with 341.
- •St George College has grown faster over five years (17% vs -27%).
- •Cowandilla Primary School is a government school while St George 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 Cowandilla Primary School better than St George College?
On the Success Index, Cowandilla Primary School ranks higher (64.8 vs 63.7 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 Cowandilla Primary School and St George College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Cowandilla and Mile End in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cowandilla Primary School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St George College has 8.2.
How do Cowandilla Primary School and St George College rank in SA?
Cowandilla Primary School is 96th of 348 and St George College is 26th of 145 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.