Evanston Gardens Primary School vs Saddleworth Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 60 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
Saddleworth Primary School
Saddleworth · Government primary · R-6
46 students · ICSEA 943
| Measure | Evanston Gardens Primary School Evanston Gardens SA | Saddleworth Primary School Saddleworth SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #294 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4131 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 263 | 46 |
| Girls / boys | 137 / 126 | 23 / 23 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +36% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 943 | 943 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 4.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.6 | 2.5 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 28% |
| Suburb | Evanston Gardens 5116 | Saddleworth 5413 |
| Council area | Gawler | Clare and Gilbert Valleys |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.evangdns.sa.edu.au/ | www.saddleps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Saddleworth Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (33.7 vs 29.9).
- •Saddleworth Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 14.7).
- •Evanston Gardens Primary School is the larger school with 263 students compared with 46.
- •Evanston Gardens Primary School has grown faster over five years (36% vs 2%).
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 Saddleworth Primary School?
On the Success Index, Saddleworth Primary School ranks higher (33.7 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 Saddleworth Primary School?
About 60 km in a straight line, between Evanston Gardens and Saddleworth 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 Saddleworth Primary School has 10.7.
How do Evanston Gardens Primary School and Saddleworth Primary School rank in SA?
Evanston Gardens Primary School is 294th of 348 and Saddleworth Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.