Evanston Gardens Primary School vs Gawler Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 3.5 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 Primary School
Gawler · Government primary · R-6
168 students · ICSEA 954
| Measure | Evanston Gardens Primary School Evanston Gardens SA | Gawler Primary School Gawler SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #294 of 348 | #283 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #4131 of 4,908 | #3990 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 263 | 168 |
| Girls / boys | 137 / 126 | 96 / 72 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +36% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 943 | 954 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 12.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.6 | 10.0 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 10% |
| Suburb | Evanston Gardens 5116 | Gawler 5118 |
| Council area | Gawler | Gawler |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.evangdns.sa.edu.au/ | www.gawlerps.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Gawler Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (31.8 vs 29.9).
- •Gawler Primary School has the higher ICSEA (954 vs 943), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gawler Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.7).
- •Evanston Gardens Primary School is the larger school with 263 students compared with 168.
- •Evanston Gardens Primary School has grown faster over five years (36% vs -12%).
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 Primary School?
On the Success Index, Gawler Primary School ranks higher (31.8 vs 29.9 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 Primary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Evanston Gardens and Gawler 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 Primary School has 13.8.
How do Evanston Gardens Primary School and Gawler Primary School rank in SA?
Evanston Gardens Primary School is 294th of 348 and Gawler Primary School is 283rd of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.