Elizabeth Grove Primary School vs Kaurna Plains School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 931 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Elizabeth Grove Primary School
Elizabeth Grove · Government primary · R-6
249 students · ICSEA 902
Kaurna Plains School
Elizabeth · Government combined · U, R-12
162 students · ICSEA 699
| Measure | Elizabeth Grove Primary School Elizabeth Grove SA | Kaurna Plains School Elizabeth SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #282 of 348 | #120 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #3981 of 4,908 | #1047 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-12 |
| Students | 249 | 162 |
| Girls / boys | 120 / 129 | 74 / 88 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 9 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 11 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +80% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 902 | 699 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 1th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 70% | 85% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 8.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.8 | 19.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.6 | 23.7 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 85% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 98% |
| Suburb | Elizabeth Grove 5112 | Elizabeth 5112 |
| Council area | Playford | Playford |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.elizgrps.sa.edu.au | www.kaurnaas.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (32.0 vs 31.2).
- •Elizabeth Grove Primary School has the higher ICSEA (902 vs 699), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kaurna Plains School has fewer students per teacher (8.3 vs 11.4).
- •Elizabeth Grove Primary School is the larger school with 249 students compared with 162.
- •Kaurna Plains School has grown faster over five years (80% vs -10%).
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 Grove Primary School better than Kaurna Plains 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 Elizabeth Grove Primary School and Kaurna Plains School?
About 931 m in a straight line, between Elizabeth Grove and Elizabeth in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Elizabeth Grove Primary School has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kaurna Plains School has 8.3.
How do Elizabeth Grove Primary School and Kaurna Plains School rank in SA?
Elizabeth Grove Primary School is 282nd of 348 and Kaurna Plains School is 120th of 145 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.