East Adelaide School vs Walkerville Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
East Adelaide School
St Peters · Government primary · R-6
495 students · ICSEA 1117
Walkerville Primary School
Walkerville · Government primary · R-6
548 students · ICSEA 1139
| Measure | East Adelaide School St Peters SA | Walkerville Primary School Walkerville SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #101 of 348 | #38 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1537 of 4,908 | #690 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 495 | 548 |
| Girls / boys | 250 / 245 | 292 / 256 |
| Foundation intake | 94 | 100 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -33% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1117 | 1139 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.6 | 33.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 12.6 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | St Peters 5069 | Walkerville 5081 |
| Council area | Norwood Payneham and St Peters | Walkerville |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.eas.sa.edu.au | walkervilleps.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Walkerville Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.5 vs 64.1).
- •Walkerville Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1139 vs 1117), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Walkerville Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.9).
- •Walkerville Primary School is the larger school with 548 students compared with 495.
- •Walkerville Primary School has grown faster over five years (-18% vs -33%).
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 East Adelaide School better than Walkerville Primary School?
On the Success Index, Walkerville Primary School ranks higher (73.5 vs 64.1 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 East Adelaide School and Walkerville Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between St Peters and Walkerville in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
East Adelaide School has 17.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Walkerville Primary School has 16.4.
How do East Adelaide School and Walkerville Primary School rank in SA?
East Adelaide School is 101st of 348 and Walkerville Primary School is 38th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.