Elizabeth Vale Primary School vs St Mary Magdalene's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Elizabeth Vale Primary School
Elizabeth Vale · Government primary · U, R-6
441 students · ICSEA 889
St Mary Magdalene's School
Elizabeth Grove · Catholic primary · R-6
185 students · ICSEA 958
| Measure | Elizabeth Vale Primary School Elizabeth Vale SA | St Mary Magdalene's School Elizabeth Grove SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #270 of 348 | #229 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3867 of 4,908 | #3295 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 441 | 185 |
| Girls / boys | 224 / 217 | 96 / 89 |
| Foundation intake | 56 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +73% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 889 | 958 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 68% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.8 | 12.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.4 | 12.9 |
| Language background other than English | 68% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 10% |
| Suburb | Elizabeth Vale 5112 | Elizabeth Grove 5112 |
| Council area | Playford | Playford |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.elizvale.sa.edu.au | www.smm.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary Magdalene's School scores higher on the Success Index (41.9 vs 33.5).
- •St Mary Magdalene's School has the higher ICSEA (958 vs 889), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Elizabeth Vale Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 14.3).
- •Elizabeth Vale Primary School is the larger school with 441 students compared with 185.
- •St Mary Magdalene's School has grown faster over five years (73% vs 5%).
- •Elizabeth Vale Primary School is a government school while St Mary Magdalene's School is a catholic 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 Vale Primary School better than St Mary Magdalene's School?
On the Success Index, St Mary Magdalene's School ranks higher (41.9 vs 33.5 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 Vale Primary School and St Mary Magdalene's School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Elizabeth Vale and Elizabeth Grove in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Elizabeth Vale Primary School has 10.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary Magdalene's School has 14.3.
How do Elizabeth Vale Primary School and St Mary Magdalene's School rank in SA?
Elizabeth Vale Primary School is 270th of 348 and St Mary Magdalene's School is 229th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.