Evanston Gardens Primary School vs Immanuel Gawler
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 4.3 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
Immanuel Gawler
Gawler East · Independent primary · R-6
353 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | Evanston Gardens Primary School Evanston Gardens SA | Immanuel Gawler Gawler East SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #294 of 348 | #103 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #4131 of 4,908 | #1546 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 263 | 353 |
| Girls / boys | 137 / 126 | 179 / 174 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +36% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 943 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 25.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.6 | 12.7 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 3% |
| Suburb | Evanston Gardens 5116 | Gawler East 5118 |
| Council area | Gawler | Gawler |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.evangdns.sa.edu.au/ | www.ilsg.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Immanuel Gawler scores higher on the Success Index (64.0 vs 29.9).
- •Immanuel Gawler has the higher ICSEA (1038 vs 943), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Immanuel Gawler has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.7).
- •Immanuel Gawler is the larger school with 353 students compared with 263.
- •Evanston Gardens Primary School has grown faster over five years (36% vs 7%).
- •Evanston Gardens Primary School is a government school while Immanuel Gawler 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 Evanston Gardens Primary School better than Immanuel Gawler?
On the Success Index, Immanuel Gawler ranks higher (64.0 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 Immanuel Gawler?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Evanston Gardens and Gawler East 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 Immanuel Gawler has 13.7.
How do Evanston Gardens Primary School and Immanuel Gawler rank in SA?
Evanston Gardens Primary School is 294th of 348 and Immanuel Gawler is 103rd of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.