Fairview Park Primary School vs Saint David's Parish School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 2.1 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
Saint David's Parish School
Tea Tree Gully · Catholic primary · R-6
306 students · ICSEA 1063
| Measure | Fairview Park Primary School Fairview Park SA | Saint David's Parish School Tea Tree Gully SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #168 of 348 | #104 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2527 of 4,908 | #1590 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 260 | 306 |
| Girls / boys | 140 / 120 | 147 / 159 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1027 | 1063 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 21.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.3 | 13.3 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Fairview Park 5126 | Tea Tree Gully 5091 |
| Council area | Tea Tree Gully | Tea Tree Gully |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | fairviewparkps.sa.edu.au/ | www.stdavids.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Saint David's Parish School scores higher on the Success Index (63.7 vs 52.4).
- •Saint David's Parish School has the higher ICSEA (1063 vs 1027), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Saint David's Parish School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.3).
- •Saint David's Parish School is the larger school with 306 students compared with 260.
- •Fairview Park Primary School is a government school while Saint David's Parish School is a catholic 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 Fairview Park Primary School better than Saint David's Parish School?
On the Success Index, Saint David's Parish School ranks higher (63.7 vs 52.4 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 Saint David's Parish School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Fairview Park and Tea Tree Gully 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 Saint David's Parish School has 14.1.
How do Fairview Park Primary School and Saint David's Parish School rank in SA?
Fairview Park Primary School is 168th of 348 and Saint David's Parish School is 104th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.