Dernancourt School vs Paradise Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dernancourt School
Dernancourt · Government primary · U, R-6
326 students · ICSEA 1046
Paradise Primary School
Paradise · Government primary · U, R-6
141 students · ICSEA 1022
| Measure | Dernancourt School Dernancourt SA | Paradise Primary School Paradise SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #128 of 348 | #129 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1866 of 4,908 | #1880 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 326 | 141 |
| Girls / boys | 148 / 178 | 66 / 75 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +57% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1046 | 1022 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 10.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.4 | 14.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 6.7 |
| Language background other than English | 43% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 7% |
| Suburb | Dernancourt 5075 | Paradise 5075 |
| Council area | Tea Tree Gully | Campbelltown (SA) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.dernancts.sa.edu.au | www.paradiser6.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (60.7 vs 60.6).
- •Dernancourt School has the higher ICSEA (1046 vs 1022), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Paradise Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 15.2).
- •Dernancourt School is the larger school with 326 students compared with 141.
- •Paradise Primary School has grown faster over five years (57% vs -8%).
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 Dernancourt School better than Paradise 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 Dernancourt School and Paradise Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Dernancourt and Paradise in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dernancourt School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Paradise Primary School has 10.1.
How do Dernancourt School and Paradise Primary School rank in SA?
Dernancourt School is 128th of 348 and Paradise Primary School is 129th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.