Gawler East Primary School vs Gawler Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gawler East Primary School
Gawler East · Government primary · R-6
374 students · ICSEA 987
Gawler Primary School
Gawler · Government primary · R-6
168 students · ICSEA 954
| Measure | Gawler East Primary School Gawler East SA | Gawler Primary School Gawler SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #265 of 348 | #283 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3815 of 4,908 | #3990 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 374 | 168 |
| Girls / boys | 182 / 192 | 96 / 72 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 987 | 954 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.0 | 12.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.3 | 10.0 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 10% |
| Suburb | Gawler East 5118 | Gawler 5118 |
| Council area | Gawler | Gawler |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gaweastps.sa.edu.au | www.gawlerps.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Gawler East Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (34.4 vs 31.8).
- •Gawler East Primary School has the higher ICSEA (987 vs 954), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gawler Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.6).
- •Gawler East Primary School is the larger school with 374 students compared with 168.
- •Gawler Primary School has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -20%).
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 Gawler East Primary School better than Gawler Primary School?
On the Success Index, Gawler East Primary School ranks higher (34.4 vs 31.8 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 Gawler East Primary School and Gawler Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Gawler East and Gawler in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gawler East Primary School has 15.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gawler Primary School has 13.8.
How do Gawler East Primary School and Gawler Primary School rank in SA?
Gawler East Primary School is 265th of 348 and Gawler Primary School is 283rd of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.