Flinders Park Primary School vs Underdale High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.0 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
Underdale High School
Underdale · Government high school · 7-12
629 students · ICSEA 1000
| Measure | Flinders Park Primary School Flinders Park SA | Underdale High School Underdale SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #137 of 348 | #40 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #2008 of 4,908 | #819 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 187 | 629 |
| Girls / boys | 89 / 98 | 274 / 355 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 68 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 116 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -40% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1037 | 1000 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.3 | 47.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 20.9 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 2% |
| Suburb | Flinders Park 5025 | Underdale 5032 |
| Council area | Charles Sturt | West Torrens |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.flindspkps.sa.edu.au | www.underdale.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Flinders Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.0 vs 46.2).
- •Flinders Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1037 vs 1000), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Underdale High School is the larger school with 629 students compared with 187.
- •Underdale High School has grown faster over five years (15% 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 Underdale High School?
On the Success Index, Flinders Park Primary School ranks higher (59.0 vs 46.2 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 Flinders Park Primary School and Underdale High School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Flinders Park and Underdale 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 Underdale High School has 13.2.
How do Flinders Park Primary School and Underdale High School rank in SA?
Flinders Park Primary School is 137th of 348 and Underdale High School is 40th of 84 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.