East Marden Primary School vs Sunrise Christian School Paradise
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.8 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
Sunrise Christian School Paradise
Paradise · Independent primary · R-6
175 students · ICSEA 1096
| Measure | East Marden Primary School Campbelltown SA | Sunrise Christian School Paradise Paradise SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #54 of 348 | #58 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #900 of 4,908 | #1009 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 548 | 175 |
| Girls / boys | 262 / 286 | 93 / 82 |
| Foundation intake | 97 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | +39% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1127 | 1096 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 51% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 17.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.1 | 10.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 10.3 |
| Language background other than English | 73% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Campbelltown 5074 | Paradise 5075 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (SA) | Campbelltown (SA) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.eastmardps.sa.edu.au | www.sunrise.sa.edu.au/paradise |
The verdict
- •East Marden Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.2 vs 70.1).
- •East Marden Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1127 vs 1096), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •East Marden Primary School is the larger school with 548 students compared with 175.
- •Sunrise Christian School Paradise has grown faster over five years (39% vs -22%).
- •East Marden Primary 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 East Marden Primary School better than Sunrise Christian School Paradise?
On the Success Index, East Marden Primary School ranks higher (71.2 vs 70.1 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 Marden Primary School and Sunrise Christian School Paradise?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Campbelltown and Paradise 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 Sunrise Christian School Paradise has 17.5.
How do East Marden Primary School and Sunrise Christian School Paradise rank in SA?
East Marden Primary School is 54th of 348 and Sunrise Christian School Paradise is 58th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.