Elizabeth South Primary School vs Indie School Elizabeth
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Elizabeth South Primary School
Elizabeth South · Government primary · U, R-6
144 students · ICSEA 860
Indie School Elizabeth
Elizabeth · Independent special · 9-12
322 students · ICSEA 946
| Measure | Elizabeth South Primary School Elizabeth South SA | Indie School Elizabeth Elizabeth SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #343 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4773 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | U, R-6 | 9-12 |
| Students | 144 | 322 |
| Girls / boys | 59 / 85 | 184 / 138 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 101 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -35% | +1510% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 860 | 946 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 79% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 8.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 36.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 21.2 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 11% |
| Suburb | Elizabeth South 5112 | Elizabeth 5112 |
| Council area | Playford | Playford |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.elizsthps.sa.edu.au | indieschool.edu.au/campus/elizabeth |
The verdict
- •Indie School Elizabeth has the higher ICSEA (946 vs 860), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Indie School Elizabeth is the larger school with 322 students compared with 144.
- •Indie School Elizabeth has grown faster over five years (1510% vs -35%).
- •Elizabeth South Primary School is a government school while Indie School Elizabeth 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 South Primary School better than Indie School Elizabeth?
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 South Primary School and Indie School Elizabeth?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Elizabeth South and Elizabeth in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Elizabeth South Primary School has 8.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Indie School Elizabeth has 8.9.
How do Elizabeth South Primary School and Indie School Elizabeth rank in SA?
Elizabeth South Primary School is 343rd of 348 and Indie School Elizabeth is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.