Edmund Rice Flexi School vs Playford College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 362 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Edmund Rice Flexi School
Elizabeth · Catholic special · 7-12
163 students · ICSEA 908
Playford College
Elizabeth · Independent combined · R-12
670 students · ICSEA 940
| Measure | Edmund Rice Flexi School Elizabeth SA | Playford College Elizabeth SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #119 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1035 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 163 | 670 |
| Girls / boys | 88 / 75 | 385 / 285 |
| Foundation intake | – | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | 16 | 67 |
| Year 12 cohort | 29 | 33 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +85% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 908 | 940 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 51.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.9 | 32.3 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 99% |
| Indigenous students | 27% | 0% |
| Suburb | Elizabeth 5112 | Elizabeth 5112 |
| Council area | Playford | Playford |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | erfs.flexi.edu.au/ | www.playfordcollege.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Playford College has the higher ICSEA (940 vs 908), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Playford College is the larger school with 670 students compared with 163.
- •Edmund Rice Flexi School is a catholic school while Playford College 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 Edmund Rice Flexi School better than Playford College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Edmund Rice Flexi School and Playford College?
About 362 m in a straight line, between Elizabeth and Elizabeth in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Edmund Rice Flexi School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Playford College has 13.1.
How do Edmund Rice Flexi School and Playford College rank in SA?
Edmund Rice Flexi School is unranked and Playford College is 119th of 145 among special schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.