Flinders Park Primary School vs Lockleys North Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Flinders Park Primary School
Flinders Park · Government primary · U, R-6
187 students · ICSEA 1037
Lockleys North Primary School
Lockleys · Government primary · R-6
422 students · ICSEA 1069
| Measure | Flinders Park Primary School Flinders Park SA | Lockleys North Primary School Lockleys SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #137 of 348 | #123 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2008 of 4,908 | #1775 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 187 | 422 |
| Girls / boys | 89 / 98 | 188 / 234 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 80 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -40% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1037 | 1069 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.3 | 26.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 6.5 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 2% |
| Suburb | Flinders Park 5025 | Lockleys 5032 |
| Council area | Charles Sturt | West Torrens |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.flindspkps.sa.edu.au | www.lnps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lockleys North Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (61.7 vs 59.0).
- •Lockleys North Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1069 vs 1037), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Flinders Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 16.0).
- •Lockleys North Primary School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 187.
- •Lockleys North Primary School has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -40%).
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 Flinders Park Primary School better than Lockleys North Primary School?
On the Success Index, Lockleys North Primary School ranks higher (61.7 vs 59.0 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 Flinders Park Primary School and Lockleys North Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Flinders Park and Lockleys in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Flinders Park Primary School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lockleys North Primary School has 16.0.
How do Flinders Park Primary School and Lockleys North Primary School rank in SA?
Flinders Park Primary School is 137th of 348 and Lockleys North Primary School is 123rd of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.