East Marden Primary School vs Felixstow Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.4 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
Felixstow Primary School
Felixstow · Government primary · R-6
76 students · ICSEA 1014
| Measure | East Marden Primary School Campbelltown SA | Felixstow Primary School Felixstow SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #54 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #900 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 548 | 76 |
| Girls / boys | 262 / 286 | 44 / 32 |
| Foundation intake | 97 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1127 | 1014 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 51% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.1 | 5.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 5.2 |
| Language background other than English | 73% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 9% |
| Suburb | Campbelltown 5074 | Felixstow 5070 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (SA) | Norwood Payneham and St Peters |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.eastmardps.sa.edu.au | www.felixps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •East Marden Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.2 vs 51.2).
- •East Marden Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1127 vs 1014), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Felixstow Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.6).
- •East Marden Primary School is the larger school with 548 students compared with 76.
- •Felixstow Primary School has grown faster over five years (-14% 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 Felixstow Primary School?
On the Success Index, East Marden Primary School ranks higher (71.2 vs 51.2 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 Felixstow Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Campbelltown and Felixstow 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 Felixstow Primary School has 15.2.
How do East Marden Primary School and Felixstow Primary School rank in SA?
East Marden Primary School is 54th of 348 and Felixstow Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.