Evanston Gardens Primary School vs Gawler and District College B-12
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Evanston Gardens Primary School
Evanston Gardens · Government primary · R-6
263 students · ICSEA 943
Gawler and District College B-12
Evanston · Government combined · U, R-12
1,247 students · ICSEA 932
| Measure | Evanston Gardens Primary School Evanston Gardens SA | Gawler and District College B-12 Evanston SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #294 of 348 | #143 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #4131 of 4,908 | #1234 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-12 |
| Students | 263 | 1,247 |
| Girls / boys | 137 / 126 | 607 / 640 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 141 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 142 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +36% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 943 | 932 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 90.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.6 | 56.4 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 12% |
| Suburb | Evanston Gardens 5116 | Evanston 5116 |
| Council area | Gawler | Gawler |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.evangdns.sa.edu.au/ | www.gdc.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Evanston Gardens Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (29.9 vs 21.0).
- •Evanston Gardens Primary School has the higher ICSEA (943 vs 932), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gawler and District College B-12 has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.7).
- •Gawler and District College B-12 is the larger school with 1,247 students compared with 263.
- •Evanston Gardens Primary School has grown faster over five years (36% vs -1%).
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 Evanston Gardens Primary School better than Gawler and District College B-12?
On the Success Index, Evanston Gardens Primary School ranks higher (29.9 vs 21.0 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 Evanston Gardens Primary School and Gawler and District College B-12?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Evanston Gardens and Evanston in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Evanston Gardens Primary School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gawler and District College B-12 has 13.8.
How do Evanston Gardens Primary School and Gawler and District College B-12 rank in SA?
Evanston Gardens Primary School is 294th of 348 and Gawler and District College B-12 is 143rd of 145 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.