Edwardstown Primary School vs St Anthony's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.1 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
St Anthony's School
Edwardstown · Catholic primary · R-6
116 students · ICSEA 1090
| Measure | Edwardstown Primary School Melrose Park SA | St Anthony's School Edwardstown SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #47 of 348 | #51 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #849 of 4,908 | #886 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 512 | 116 |
| Girls / boys | 245 / 267 | 47 / 69 |
| Foundation intake | 86 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1098 | 1090 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.0 | 8.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 5.5 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Melrose Park 5039 | Edwardstown 5039 |
| Council area | Mitcham | Marion |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.edwardps.sa.edu.au | www.stantedw.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (71.7 vs 71.4).
- •Edwardstown Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1098 vs 1090), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Anthony's School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 18.3).
- •Edwardstown Primary School is the larger school with 512 students compared with 116.
- •Edwardstown Primary School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -12%).
- •Edwardstown Primary School is a government school while St Anthony's School is a catholic 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 Edwardstown Primary School better than St Anthony's 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 St Anthony's School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Melrose Park and Edwardstown in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Edwardstown Primary School has 18.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Anthony's School has 13.0.
How do Edwardstown Primary School and St Anthony's School rank in SA?
Edwardstown Primary School is 47th of 348 and St Anthony's School is 51st of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.