Edwardstown Primary School vs Norton Summit Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 15 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Edwardstown Primary School
Melrose Park · Government primary · R-6
512 students · ICSEA 1098
Norton Summit Primary School
Norton Summit · Government primary · R-6
57 students · ICSEA 1098
| Measure | Edwardstown Primary School Melrose Park SA | Norton Summit Primary School Norton Summit SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #47 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #849 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 512 | 57 |
| Girls / boys | 245 / 267 | 21 / 36 |
| Foundation intake | 86 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1098 | 1098 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.0 | 4.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 2.3 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Melrose Park 5039 | Norton Summit 5136 |
| Council area | Mitcham | Adelaide Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.edwardps.sa.edu.au | www.nortonps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (71.7 vs 71.9).
- •Norton Summit Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 18.3).
- •Edwardstown Primary School is the larger school with 512 students compared with 57.
- •Edwardstown Primary School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -19%).
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 Edwardstown Primary School better than Norton Summit Primary School?
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 Edwardstown Primary School and Norton Summit Primary School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Melrose Park and Norton Summit in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Edwardstown Primary School has 18.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Norton Summit Primary School has 12.4.
How do Edwardstown Primary School and Norton Summit Primary School rank in SA?
Edwardstown Primary School is 47th of 348 and Norton Summit Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.