Elizabeth East Primary School vs Elizabeth Grove Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 929 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Elizabeth East Primary School
Elizabeth East · Government primary · U, R-6
200 students · ICSEA 875
Elizabeth Grove Primary School
Elizabeth Grove · Government primary · R-6
249 students · ICSEA 902
| Measure | Elizabeth East Primary School Elizabeth East SA | Elizabeth Grove Primary School Elizabeth Grove SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #335 of 348 | #282 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #4654 of 4,908 | #3981 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 200 | 249 |
| Girls / boys | 91 / 109 | 120 / 129 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 875 | 902 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 73% | 70% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.7 | 21.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.3 | 23.6 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 12% |
| Suburb | Elizabeth East 5112 | Elizabeth Grove 5112 |
| Council area | Playford | Playford |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | elizeastr6.sa.edu.au/ | www.elizgrps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Elizabeth Grove Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (32.0 vs 22.4).
- •Elizabeth Grove Primary School has the higher ICSEA (902 vs 875), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Elizabeth East Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.4).
- •Elizabeth Grove Primary School is the larger school with 249 students compared with 200.
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 East Primary School better than Elizabeth Grove Primary School?
On the Success Index, Elizabeth Grove Primary School ranks higher (32.0 vs 22.4 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 East Primary School and Elizabeth Grove Primary School?
About 929 m in a straight line, between Elizabeth East and Elizabeth Grove in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Elizabeth East Primary School has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Elizabeth Grove Primary School has 11.4.
How do Elizabeth East Primary School and Elizabeth Grove Primary School rank in SA?
Elizabeth East Primary School is 335th of 348 and Elizabeth Grove Primary School is 282nd of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.