Flagstaff Hill Primary School vs Pilgrim 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.
Flagstaff Hill Primary School
Flagstaff Hill · Government primary · R-6
432 students · ICSEA 1067
Pilgrim School
Aberfoyle Park · Independent primary · R-6
161 students · ICSEA 1109
| Measure | Flagstaff Hill Primary School Flagstaff Hill SA | Pilgrim School Aberfoyle Park SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #146 of 348 | #21 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2148 of 4,908 | #510 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 432 | 161 |
| Girls / boys | 200 / 232 | 81 / 80 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -32% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1067 | 1109 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.6 | 12.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 7.6 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Flagstaff Hill 5159 | Aberfoyle Park 5159 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.flagstaff.sa.edu.au/ | www.pilgrim.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Pilgrim School scores higher on the Success Index (75.3 vs 57.1).
- •Pilgrim School has the higher ICSEA (1109 vs 1067), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pilgrim School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 18.3).
- •Flagstaff Hill Primary School is the larger school with 432 students compared with 161.
- •Pilgrim School has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -32%).
- •Flagstaff Hill Primary School is a government school while Pilgrim School 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 Flagstaff Hill Primary School better than Pilgrim School?
On the Success Index, Pilgrim School ranks higher (75.3 vs 57.1 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 Flagstaff Hill Primary School and Pilgrim School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Flagstaff Hill and Aberfoyle Park in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Flagstaff Hill Primary School has 18.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pilgrim School has 13.1.
How do Flagstaff Hill Primary School and Pilgrim School rank in SA?
Flagstaff Hill Primary School is 146th of 348 and Pilgrim School is 21st of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.