Elizabeth Park Primary School vs Northern Adelaide Senior College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Elizabeth Park Primary School
Elizabeth Park · Government primary · U, R-6
312 students · ICSEA 862
Northern Adelaide Senior College
Elizabeth · Government high school · U, 11-12
431 students · ICSEA 978
| Measure | Elizabeth Park Primary School Elizabeth Park SA | Northern Adelaide Senior College Elizabeth SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #301 of 348 | #56 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #4179 of 4,908 | #975 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | U, 11-12 |
| Students | 312 | 431 |
| Girls / boys | 148 / 164 | 267 / 164 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 123 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 862 | 978 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 78% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.8 | 25.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.4 | 30.0 |
| Language background other than English | 41% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 9% |
| Suburb | Elizabeth Park 5113 | Elizabeth 5112 |
| Council area | Playford | Playford |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.elizparkc7.sa.edu.au | www.northernadelaidesc.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Northern Adelaide Senior College scores higher on the Success Index (39.3 vs 29.3).
- •Northern Adelaide Senior College has the higher ICSEA (978 vs 862), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Elizabeth Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 16.5).
- •Northern Adelaide Senior College is the larger school with 431 students compared with 312.
- •Elizabeth Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -16%).
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 Park Primary School better than Northern Adelaide Senior College?
On the Success Index, Northern Adelaide Senior College ranks higher (39.3 vs 29.3 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 Park Primary School and Northern Adelaide Senior College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Elizabeth Park and Elizabeth in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Elizabeth Park Primary School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Northern Adelaide Senior College has 16.5.
How do Elizabeth Park Primary School and Northern Adelaide Senior College rank in SA?
Elizabeth Park Primary School is 301st of 348 and Northern Adelaide Senior College is 56th of 84 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.