Elizabeth Park Primary School vs Playford 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 Park Primary School
Elizabeth Park · Government primary · U, R-6
312 students · ICSEA 862
Playford College
Elizabeth · Independent combined · R-12
670 students · ICSEA 940
| Measure | Elizabeth Park Primary School Elizabeth Park SA | Playford College Elizabeth SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #301 of 348 | #119 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #4179 of 4,908 | #1035 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-12 |
| Students | 312 | 670 |
| Girls / boys | 148 / 164 | 385 / 285 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 67 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 33 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +85% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 862 | 940 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 78% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.8 | 51.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.4 | 32.3 |
| Language background other than English | 41% | 99% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 0% |
| Suburb | Elizabeth Park 5113 | Elizabeth 5112 |
| Council area | Playford | Playford |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.elizparkc7.sa.edu.au | www.playfordcollege.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Playford College scores higher on the Success Index (31.6 vs 29.3).
- •Playford College has the higher ICSEA (940 vs 862), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Elizabeth Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.1).
- •Playford College is the larger school with 670 students compared with 312.
- •Playford College has grown faster over five years (85% vs -11%).
- •Elizabeth Park Primary School is a government school while Playford College is an independent 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 Park Primary School better than Playford College?
On the Success Index, Playford College ranks higher (31.6 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 Playford College?
About 1.2 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 Playford College has 13.1.
How do Elizabeth Park Primary School and Playford College rank in SA?
Elizabeth Park Primary School is 301st of 348 and Playford College is 119th of 145 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.