Enfield Primary School vs Prospect North Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Enfield Primary School
Enfield · Government primary · U, R-6
188 students · ICSEA 978
Prospect North Primary School
Prospect · Government primary · R-6
373 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | Enfield Primary School Enfield SA | Prospect North Primary School Prospect SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #207 of 348 | #95 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3080 of 4,908 | #1458 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 188 | 373 |
| Girls / boys | 72 / 116 | 176 / 197 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 978 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.9 | 27.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.8 | 10.5 |
| Language background other than English | 68% | 62% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 4% |
| Suburb | Enfield 5085 | Prospect 5082 |
| Council area | Port Adelaide Enfield | Prospect |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.enfieldps.sa.edu.au | www.prospectnorth.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Prospect North Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (65.0 vs 45.0).
- •Prospect North Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1037 vs 978), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Enfield Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.4).
- •Prospect North Primary School is the larger school with 373 students compared with 188.
- •Prospect North Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -9%).
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 Enfield Primary School better than Prospect North Primary School?
On the Success Index, Prospect North Primary School ranks higher (65.0 vs 45.0 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 Enfield Primary School and Prospect North Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Enfield and Prospect in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Enfield Primary School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Prospect North Primary School has 13.4.
How do Enfield Primary School and Prospect North Primary School rank in SA?
Enfield Primary School is 207th of 348 and Prospect North Primary School is 95th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.