East Torrens Primary School vs Tea Tree Gully Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 9.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
East Torrens Primary School
Hectorville · Government primary · U, R-6
350 students · ICSEA 1073
Tea Tree Gully Primary School
Tea Tree Gully · Government primary · U, R-6
117 students · ICSEA 1073
| Measure | East Torrens Primary School Hectorville SA | Tea Tree Gully Primary School Tea Tree Gully SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #41 of 348 | #53 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #735 of 4,908 | #890 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 350 | 117 |
| Girls / boys | 166 / 184 | 54 / 63 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1073 | 1073 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.8 | 10.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.9 | 7.9 |
| Language background other than English | 72% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Hectorville 5073 | Tea Tree Gully 5091 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (SA) | Tea Tree Gully |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.etorrensps.sa.edu.au | www.ttgps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •East Torrens Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.0 vs 71.4).
- •Tea Tree Gully Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.1).
- •East Torrens Primary School is the larger school with 350 students compared with 117.
- •Tea Tree Gully Primary School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -7%).
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 Torrens Primary School better than Tea Tree Gully Primary School?
On the Success Index, East Torrens Primary School ranks higher (73.0 vs 71.4 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 Torrens Primary School and Tea Tree Gully Primary School?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Hectorville and Tea Tree Gully in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
East Torrens Primary School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tea Tree Gully Primary School has 11.3.
How do East Torrens Primary School and Tea Tree Gully Primary School rank in SA?
East Torrens Primary School is 41st of 348 and Tea Tree Gully Primary School is 53rd of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.