Edwardstown Primary School vs St Therese School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.9 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 Therese School
Colonel Light Gardens · Catholic primary · R-6
172 students · ICSEA 1087
| Measure | Edwardstown Primary School Melrose Park SA | St Therese School Colonel Light Gardens SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #47 of 348 | #70 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #849 of 4,908 | #1122 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 512 | 172 |
| Girls / boys | 245 / 267 | 81 / 91 |
| Foundation intake | 86 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1098 | 1087 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.0 | 14.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 8.0 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Melrose Park 5039 | Colonel Light Gardens 5041 |
| Council area | Mitcham | Mitcham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.edwardps.sa.edu.au | www.sts.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Edwardstown Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.7 vs 68.9).
- •Edwardstown Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1098 vs 1087), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Therese School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 18.3).
- •Edwardstown Primary School is the larger school with 512 students compared with 172.
- •Edwardstown Primary School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -21%).
- •Edwardstown Primary School is a government school while St Therese 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 Therese School?
On the Success Index, Edwardstown Primary School ranks higher (71.7 vs 68.9 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 Edwardstown Primary School and St Therese School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Melrose Park and Colonel Light Gardens 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 Therese School has 12.2.
How do Edwardstown Primary School and St Therese School rank in SA?
Edwardstown Primary School is 47th of 348 and St Therese School is 70th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.