Dernancourt School vs Sunrise Christian School Paradise
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.1 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
Sunrise Christian School Paradise
Paradise · Independent primary · R-6
175 students · ICSEA 1096
| Measure | Dernancourt School Dernancourt SA | Sunrise Christian School Paradise Paradise SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #128 of 348 | #58 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1866 of 4,908 | #1009 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 326 | 175 |
| Girls / boys | 148 / 178 | 93 / 82 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +39% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1046 | 1096 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 17.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.4 | 10.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 10.3 |
| Language background other than English | 43% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Dernancourt 5075 | Paradise 5075 |
| Council area | Tea Tree Gully | Campbelltown (SA) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.dernancts.sa.edu.au | www.sunrise.sa.edu.au/paradise |
The verdict
- •Sunrise Christian School Paradise scores higher on the Success Index (70.1 vs 60.7).
- •Sunrise Christian School Paradise has the higher ICSEA (1096 vs 1046), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dernancourt School has fewer students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.5).
- •Dernancourt School is the larger school with 326 students compared with 175.
- •Sunrise Christian School Paradise has grown faster over five years (39% vs -8%).
- •Dernancourt School is a government school while Sunrise Christian School Paradise is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Sunrise Christian School Paradise?
On the Success Index, Sunrise Christian School Paradise ranks higher (70.1 vs 60.7 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 Dernancourt School and Sunrise Christian School Paradise?
About 1.1 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 Sunrise Christian School Paradise has 17.5.
How do Dernancourt School and Sunrise Christian School Paradise rank in SA?
Dernancourt School is 128th of 348 and Sunrise Christian School Paradise is 58th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.