Craigmore South Primary School vs Taparra Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.9 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
Taparra Primary School
Elizabeth Downs · Government primary · U, R-6
131 students · ICSEA 926
| Measure | Craigmore South Primary School Craigmore SA | Taparra Primary School Elizabeth Downs SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #317 of 348 | #261 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #4436 of 4,908 | #3749 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 225 | 131 |
| Girls / boys | 109 / 116 | 41 / 90 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 922 | 926 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 8.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.6 | 15.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.2 | 16.8 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 11% |
| Suburb | Craigmore 5114 | Elizabeth Downs 5113 |
| Council area | Playford | Playford |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.css.sa.edu.au/ | taparraps.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Taparra Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (35.3 vs 25.9).
- •Taparra Primary School has the higher ICSEA (926 vs 922), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Taparra Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.4 vs 13.6).
- •Craigmore South Primary School is the larger school with 225 students compared with 131.
- •Taparra Primary School has grown faster over five years (4% 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 Taparra Primary School?
On the Success Index, Taparra Primary School ranks higher (35.3 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 Taparra Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Craigmore and Elizabeth Downs 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 Taparra Primary School has 8.4.
How do Craigmore South Primary School and Taparra Primary School rank in SA?
Craigmore South Primary School is 317th of 348 and Taparra Primary School is 261st of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.