Flinders Park Primary School vs Prospect North Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 5.9 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
Prospect North Primary School
Prospect · Government primary · R-6
373 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | Flinders Park Primary School Flinders Park SA | Prospect North Primary School Prospect SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #137 of 348 | #95 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2008 of 4,908 | #1458 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 187 | 373 |
| Girls / boys | 89 / 98 | 176 / 197 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -40% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1037 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.3 | 27.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 10.5 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 62% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 4% |
| Suburb | Flinders Park 5025 | Prospect 5082 |
| Council area | Charles Sturt | Prospect |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.flindspkps.sa.edu.au | www.prospectnorth.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Prospect North Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (65.0 vs 59.0).
- •Prospect North Primary School is the larger school with 373 students compared with 187.
- •Prospect North Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% 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 Prospect North Primary School?
On the Success Index, Prospect North Primary School ranks higher (65.0 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 Prospect North Primary School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Flinders Park and Prospect 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 Prospect North Primary School has 13.4.
How do Flinders Park Primary School and Prospect North Primary School rank in SA?
Flinders Park Primary School is 137th of 348 and Prospect North Primary School is 95th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.