Elizabeth East Primary School vs St Thomas More 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.
Elizabeth East Primary School
Elizabeth East · Government primary · U, R-6
200 students · ICSEA 875
St Thomas More School
Elizabeth Park · Catholic primary · R-6
267 students · ICSEA 927
| Measure | Elizabeth East Primary School Elizabeth East SA | St Thomas More School Elizabeth Park SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #335 of 348 | #310 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #4654 of 4,908 | #4367 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 200 | 267 |
| Girls / boys | 91 / 109 | 115 / 152 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +35% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 875 | 927 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 73% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.7 | 17.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.3 | 18.1 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 15% |
| Suburb | Elizabeth East 5112 | Elizabeth Park 5113 |
| Council area | Playford | Playford |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | elizeastr6.sa.edu.au/ | www.sttmore.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More School scores higher on the Success Index (26.9 vs 22.4).
- •St Thomas More School has the higher ICSEA (927 vs 875), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Elizabeth East Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 15.2).
- •St Thomas More School is the larger school with 267 students compared with 200.
- •St Thomas More School has grown faster over five years (35% vs -12%).
- •Elizabeth East Primary School is a government school while St Thomas More 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 Elizabeth East Primary School better than St Thomas More School?
On the Success Index, St Thomas More School ranks higher (26.9 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 St Thomas More School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Elizabeth East and Elizabeth Park 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 St Thomas More School has 15.2.
How do Elizabeth East Primary School and St Thomas More School rank in SA?
Elizabeth East Primary School is 335th of 348 and St Thomas More School is 310th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.