Flinders Park Primary School vs Nazareth Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 229 m 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
Nazareth Catholic College
Flinders Park · Catholic combined · R-12
2,576 students · ICSEA 1049
| Measure | Flinders Park Primary School Flinders Park SA | Nazareth Catholic College Flinders Park SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #137 of 348 | #45 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #2008 of 4,908 | #568 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-12 |
| Students | 187 | 2,576 |
| Girls / boys | 89 / 98 | 1,276 / 1,300 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 87 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 396 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 228 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -40% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1037 | 1049 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.3 | 193.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 99.3 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 1% |
| Suburb | Flinders Park 5025 | Flinders Park 5025 |
| Council area | Charles Sturt | Charles Sturt |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.flindspkps.sa.edu.au | www.nazareth.org.au/ |
The verdict
- •Flinders Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.0 vs 53.8).
- •Nazareth Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1049 vs 1037), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nazareth Catholic College is the larger school with 2,576 students compared with 187.
- •Nazareth Catholic College has grown faster over five years (27% vs -40%).
- •Flinders Park Primary School is a government school while Nazareth Catholic College 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 Flinders Park Primary School better than Nazareth Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Flinders Park Primary School ranks higher (59.0 vs 53.8 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 Nazareth Catholic College?
About 229 m in a straight line, between Flinders Park and Flinders Park 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 Nazareth Catholic College has 13.2.
How do Flinders Park Primary School and Nazareth Catholic College rank in SA?
Flinders Park Primary School is 137th of 348 and Nazareth Catholic College is 45th of 145 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.