Fairview Park Primary School vs Tea Tree Gully Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 2.8 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
Tea Tree Gully Primary School
Tea Tree Gully · Government primary · U, R-6
117 students · ICSEA 1073
| Measure | Fairview Park Primary School Fairview Park SA | Tea Tree Gully Primary School Tea Tree Gully SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #168 of 348 | #53 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2527 of 4,908 | #890 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 260 | 117 |
| Girls / boys | 140 / 120 | 54 / 63 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1027 | 1073 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 10.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.3 | 7.9 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| 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.ttgps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Tea Tree Gully Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.4 vs 52.4).
- •Tea Tree Gully Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1073 vs 1027), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tea Tree Gully Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 16.3).
- •Fairview Park Primary School is the larger school with 260 students compared with 117.
- •Tea Tree Gully Primary School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -4%).
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 Tea Tree Gully Primary School?
On the Success Index, Tea Tree Gully Primary School ranks higher (71.4 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 Tea Tree Gully Primary School?
About 2.8 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 Tea Tree Gully Primary School has 11.3.
How do Fairview Park Primary School and Tea Tree Gully Primary School rank in SA?
Fairview Park Primary School is 168th of 348 and Tea Tree Gully Primary School is 53rd of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.