Felixstow Primary School vs Marden Senior College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 871 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Felixstow Primary School
Felixstow · Government primary · R-6
76 students · ICSEA 1014
Marden Senior College
Marden · Government high school · U, 11-12
496 students · ICSEA 1041
| Measure | Felixstow Primary School Felixstow SA | Marden Senior College Marden SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #33 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | – | #686 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, 11-12 |
| Students | 76 | 496 |
| Girls / boys | 44 / 32 | 291 / 205 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 391 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1014 | 1041 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 23.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 15.5 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 1% |
| Suburb | Felixstow 5070 | Marden 5070 |
| Council area | Norwood Payneham and St Peters | Norwood Payneham and St Peters |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.felixps.sa.edu.au | www.msc.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Marden Senior College scores higher on the Success Index (52.3 vs 51.2).
- •Marden Senior College has the higher ICSEA (1041 vs 1014), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marden Senior College has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.2).
- •Marden Senior College is the larger school with 496 students compared with 76.
- •Felixstow Primary School has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -21%).
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 Felixstow Primary School better than Marden Senior College?
On the Success Index, Marden Senior College ranks higher (52.3 vs 51.2 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 Felixstow Primary School and Marden Senior College?
About 871 m in a straight line, between Felixstow and Marden in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Felixstow Primary School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marden Senior College has 14.4.
How do Felixstow Primary School and Marden Senior College rank in SA?
Felixstow Primary School is unranked and Marden Senior College is 33rd of 84 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.