Crafers Primary School vs Prospect Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 16 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Crafers Primary School
Crafers · Government primary · R-6
221 students · ICSEA 1109
Prospect Primary School
Prospect · Government primary · R-6
537 students · ICSEA 1109
| Measure | Crafers Primary School Crafers SA | Prospect Primary School Prospect SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #80 of 348 | #82 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1297 of 4,908 | #1316 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 221 | 537 |
| Girls / boys | 110 / 111 | 246 / 291 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 91 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1109 | 1109 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 45% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 18.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.3 | 28.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.3 | 13.5 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Crafers 5152 | Prospect 5082 |
| Council area | Adelaide Hills | Prospect |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.crafersps.sa.edu.au | www.prospectps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (66.8 vs 66.7).
- •Crafers Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.6 vs 18.8).
- •Prospect Primary School is the larger school with 537 students compared with 221.
- •Prospect Primary School has grown faster over five years (-13% vs -23%).
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 Crafers Primary School better than Prospect Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Crafers Primary School and Prospect Primary School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Crafers and Prospect in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Crafers Primary School has 16.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Prospect Primary School has 18.8.
How do Crafers Primary School and Prospect Primary School rank in SA?
Crafers Primary School is 80th of 348 and Prospect Primary School is 82nd of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.