Craigmore South Primary School vs Elizabeth Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Craigmore South Primary School
Craigmore · Government primary · R-6
225 students · ICSEA 922
Elizabeth Park Primary School
Elizabeth Park · Government primary · U, R-6
312 students · ICSEA 862
| Measure | Craigmore South Primary School Craigmore SA | Elizabeth Park Primary School Elizabeth Park SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #317 of 348 | #301 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #4436 of 4,908 | #4179 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 225 | 312 |
| Girls / boys | 109 / 116 | 148 / 164 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 922 | 862 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 78% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.6 | 26.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.2 | 24.4 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 17% |
| Suburb | Craigmore 5114 | Elizabeth Park 5113 |
| Council area | Playford | Playford |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.css.sa.edu.au/ | www.elizparkc7.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Elizabeth Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (29.3 vs 25.9).
- •Craigmore South Primary School has the higher ICSEA (922 vs 862), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Elizabeth Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.6).
- •Elizabeth Park Primary School is the larger school with 312 students compared with 225.
- •Elizabeth Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -21%).
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 Craigmore South Primary School better than Elizabeth Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Elizabeth Park Primary School ranks higher (29.3 vs 25.9 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 Craigmore South Primary School and Elizabeth Park Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Craigmore and Elizabeth Park in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Craigmore South Primary School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Elizabeth Park Primary School has 11.6.
How do Craigmore South Primary School and Elizabeth Park Primary School rank in SA?
Craigmore South Primary School is 317th of 348 and Elizabeth Park Primary School is 301st of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.