Evanston Gardens Primary School vs Trinity College South
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
Trinity College South
Evanston South · Independent combined · R-10
957 students · ICSEA 1039
| Measure | Evanston Gardens Primary School Evanston Gardens SA | Trinity College South Evanston South SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #294 of 348 | #61 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #4131 of 4,908 | #749 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | R-6 | R-10 |
| Students | 263 | 957 |
| Girls / boys | 137 / 126 | 460 / 497 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 118 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +36% | +22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 943 | 1039 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 61.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.6 | 29.2 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 3% |
| Suburb | Evanston Gardens 5116 | Evanston South 5116 |
| Council area | Gawler | Gawler |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.evangdns.sa.edu.au/ | www.trinity.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Trinity College South scores higher on the Success Index (45.7 vs 29.9).
- •Trinity College South has the higher ICSEA (1039 vs 943), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Evanston Gardens Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.5).
- •Trinity College South is the larger school with 957 students compared with 263.
- •Evanston Gardens Primary School has grown faster over five years (36% vs 22%).
- •Evanston Gardens Primary School is a government school while Trinity College South 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 Trinity College South?
On the Success Index, Trinity College South ranks higher (45.7 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 Trinity College South?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Evanston Gardens and Evanston South 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 Trinity College South has 15.5.
How do Evanston Gardens Primary School and Trinity College South rank in SA?
Evanston Gardens Primary School is 294th of 348 and Trinity College South is 61st of 145 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.