Crafers Primary School vs Stradbroke School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 11 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
Stradbroke School
Rostrevor · Government primary · U, R-6
694 students · ICSEA 1111
| Measure | Crafers Primary School Crafers SA | Stradbroke School Rostrevor SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #80 of 348 | #57 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1297 of 4,908 | #993 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 221 | 694 |
| Girls / boys | 110 / 111 | 330 / 364 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 111 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1109 | 1111 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 16.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.3 | 41.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.3 | 16.3 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 47% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Crafers 5152 | Rostrevor 5073 |
| Council area | Adelaide Hills | Campbelltown (SA) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.crafersps.sa.edu.au | www.stradsch.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Stradbroke School scores higher on the Success Index (70.3 vs 66.8).
- •Stradbroke School has the higher ICSEA (1111 vs 1109), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Stradbroke School is the larger school with 694 students compared with 221.
- •Stradbroke School has grown faster over five years (-15% 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 Stradbroke School?
On the Success Index, Stradbroke School ranks higher (70.3 vs 66.8 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 Crafers Primary School and Stradbroke School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Crafers and Rostrevor in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Crafers Primary School has 16.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Stradbroke School has 16.9.
How do Crafers Primary School and Stradbroke School rank in SA?
Crafers Primary School is 80th of 348 and Stradbroke School is 57th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.