East Marden Primary School vs East Torrens 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.
East Marden Primary School
Campbelltown · Government primary · R-6
548 students · ICSEA 1127
East Torrens Primary School
Hectorville · Government primary · U, R-6
350 students · ICSEA 1073
| Measure | East Marden Primary School Campbelltown SA | East Torrens Primary School Hectorville SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #54 of 348 | #41 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #900 of 4,908 | #735 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 548 | 350 |
| Girls / boys | 262 / 286 | 166 / 184 |
| Foundation intake | 97 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1127 | 1073 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 51% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.1 | 26.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 21.9 |
| Language background other than English | 73% | 72% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Campbelltown 5074 | Hectorville 5073 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (SA) | Campbelltown (SA) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.eastmardps.sa.edu.au | www.etorrensps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •East Torrens Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.0 vs 71.2).
- •East Marden Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1127 vs 1073), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •East Torrens Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 17.6).
- •East Marden Primary School is the larger school with 548 students compared with 350.
- •East Torrens Primary School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -22%).
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 Marden Primary School better than East Torrens Primary School?
On the Success Index, East Torrens Primary School ranks higher (73.0 vs 71.2 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 Marden Primary School and East Torrens Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Campbelltown and Hectorville in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
East Marden Primary School has 17.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and East Torrens Primary School has 13.1.
How do East Marden Primary School and East Torrens Primary School rank in SA?
East Marden Primary School is 54th of 348 and East Torrens Primary School is 41st of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.