Fairview Park Primary School vs Greenwith Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 3.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fairview Park Primary School
Fairview Park · Government primary · R-6
260 students · ICSEA 1027
Greenwith Primary School
Greenwith · Government primary · R-6
558 students · ICSEA 1019
| Measure | Fairview Park Primary School Fairview Park SA | Greenwith Primary School Greenwith SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #168 of 348 | #211 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2527 of 4,908 | #3108 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 260 | 558 |
| Girls / boys | 140 / 120 | 260 / 298 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 94 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1027 | 1019 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 34.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.3 | 15.7 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 5% |
| Suburb | Fairview Park 5126 | Greenwith 5125 |
| Council area | Tea Tree Gully | Tea Tree Gully |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | fairviewparkps.sa.edu.au/ | www.greenwith.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Fairview Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (52.4 vs 44.6).
- •Fairview Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1027 vs 1019), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Greenwith Primary School is the larger school with 558 students compared with 260.
- •Fairview Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -16%).
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 Fairview Park Primary School better than Greenwith Primary School?
On the Success Index, Fairview Park Primary School ranks higher (52.4 vs 44.6 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 Fairview Park Primary School and Greenwith Primary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Fairview Park and Greenwith in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fairview Park Primary School has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Greenwith Primary School has 16.2.
How do Fairview Park Primary School and Greenwith Primary School rank in SA?
Fairview Park Primary School is 168th of 348 and Greenwith Primary School is 211th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.