Elizabeth Downs Primary School vs Hope Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Elizabeth Downs Primary School
Elizabeth Downs · Government primary · U, R-6
420 students · ICSEA 904
Hope Christian College
Craigmore · Independent combined · R-12
921 students · ICSEA 977
| Measure | Elizabeth Downs Primary School Elizabeth Downs SA | Hope Christian College Craigmore SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #247 of 348 | #131 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #3620 of 4,908 | #1116 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-12 |
| Students | 420 | 921 |
| Girls / boys | 196 / 224 | 497 / 424 |
| Foundation intake | 57 | 69 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 83 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 39 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +22% | +19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 904 | 977 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 69% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.2 | 60.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.6 | 38.8 |
| Language background other than English | 56% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 2% |
| Suburb | Elizabeth Downs 5113 | Craigmore 5114 |
| Council area | Playford | Playford |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.elizdownc7.sa.edu.au | www.hopecc.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Elizabeth Downs Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (37.2 vs 27.9).
- •Hope Christian College has the higher ICSEA (977 vs 904), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Elizabeth Downs Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.3).
- •Hope Christian College is the larger school with 921 students compared with 420.
- •Elizabeth Downs Primary School is a government school while Hope Christian 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 Elizabeth Downs Primary School better than Hope Christian College?
On the Success Index, Elizabeth Downs Primary School ranks higher (37.2 vs 27.9 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 Elizabeth Downs Primary School and Hope Christian College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Elizabeth Downs and Craigmore in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Elizabeth Downs Primary School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hope Christian College has 15.3.
How do Elizabeth Downs Primary School and Hope Christian College rank in SA?
Elizabeth Downs Primary School is 247th of 348 and Hope Christian College is 131st of 145 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.