Elizabeth Grove Primary School vs Playford International College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.0 km 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
Playford International College
Elizabeth · Government high school · U, 7-12
1,322 students · ICSEA 881
| Measure | Elizabeth Grove Primary School Elizabeth Grove SA | Playford International College Elizabeth SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #282 of 348 | #81 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #3981 of 4,908 | #1436 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, 7-12 |
| Students | 249 | 1,322 |
| Girls / boys | 120 / 129 | 620 / 702 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 240 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 120 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 902 | 881 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 70% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.8 | 110.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.6 | 48.8 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 15% |
| Suburb | Elizabeth Grove 5112 | Elizabeth 5112 |
| Council area | Playford | Playford |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.elizgrps.sa.edu.au | playford.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Elizabeth Grove Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (32.0 vs 17.6).
- •Elizabeth Grove Primary School has the higher ICSEA (902 vs 881), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Playford International College is the larger school with 1,322 students compared with 249.
- •Playford International College has grown faster over five years (15% 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 Playford International College?
On the Success Index, Elizabeth Grove Primary School ranks higher (32.0 vs 17.6 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 Grove Primary School and Playford International College?
About 1.0 km 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 Playford International College has 11.9.
How do Elizabeth Grove Primary School and Playford International College rank in SA?
Elizabeth Grove Primary School is 282nd of 348 and Playford International College is 81st of 84 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.