Elizabeth North Primary School vs Northern Adelaide Senior College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Elizabeth North Primary School
Elizabeth North · Government primary · U, R-6
514 students · ICSEA 907
Northern Adelaide Senior College
Elizabeth · Government high school · U, 11-12
431 students · ICSEA 978
| Measure | Elizabeth North Primary School Elizabeth North SA | Northern Adelaide Senior College Elizabeth SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #326 of 348 | #56 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #4525 of 4,908 | #975 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | U, 11-12 |
| Students | 514 | 431 |
| Girls / boys | 253 / 261 | 267 / 164 |
| Foundation intake | 77 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 123 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 907 | 978 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 66% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.7 | 25.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.3 | 30.0 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 9% |
| Suburb | Elizabeth North 5113 | Elizabeth 5112 |
| Council area | Playford | Playford |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.eliznthc7.sa.edu.au | www.northernadelaidesc.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Northern Adelaide Senior College scores higher on the Success Index (39.3 vs 24.6).
- •Northern Adelaide Senior College has the higher ICSEA (978 vs 907), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Elizabeth North Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 16.5).
- •Elizabeth North Primary School is the larger school with 514 students compared with 431.
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 North Primary School better than Northern Adelaide Senior College?
On the Success Index, Northern Adelaide Senior College ranks higher (39.3 vs 24.6 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 North Primary School and Northern Adelaide Senior College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Elizabeth North and Elizabeth in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Elizabeth North Primary School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Northern Adelaide Senior College has 16.5.
How do Elizabeth North Primary School and Northern Adelaide Senior College rank in SA?
Elizabeth North Primary School is 326th of 348 and Northern Adelaide Senior College is 56th of 84 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.