Fulham Gardens Primary School vs Grange Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fulham Gardens Primary School
Henley Beach · Government primary · U, R-6
148 students · ICSEA 1042
Grange Primary School
Grange · Government primary · R-6
702 students · ICSEA 1075
| Measure | Fulham Gardens Primary School Henley Beach SA | Grange Primary School Grange SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #98 of 348 | #109 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1528 of 4,908 | #1623 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 148 | 702 |
| Girls / boys | 61 / 87 | 344 / 358 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 137 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1042 | 1075 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 17.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 39.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.5 | 18.2 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Henley Beach 5022 | Grange 5022 |
| Council area | Charles Sturt | Charles Sturt |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.fulhmgdnps.sa.edu.au | www.grangesch.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Fulham Gardens Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (64.2 vs 63.2).
- •Grange Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1075 vs 1042), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fulham Gardens Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 17.8).
- •Grange Primary School is the larger school with 702 students compared with 148.
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 Fulham Gardens Primary School better than Grange Primary School?
On the Success Index, Fulham Gardens Primary School ranks higher (64.2 vs 63.2 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 Fulham Gardens Primary School and Grange Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Henley Beach and Grange in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fulham Gardens Primary School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Grange Primary School has 17.8.
How do Fulham Gardens Primary School and Grange Primary School rank in SA?
Fulham Gardens Primary School is 98th of 348 and Grange Primary School is 109th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.