Gawler East Primary School vs Sandy Creek Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 6.4 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
Sandy Creek Primary School
Cockatoo Valley · Government primary · R-6
93 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | Gawler East Primary School Gawler East SA | Sandy Creek Primary School Cockatoo Valley SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #265 of 348 | #213 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3815 of 4,908 | #3123 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 374 | 93 |
| Girls / boys | 182 / 192 | 36 / 57 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | +35% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 987 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.0 | 7.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.3 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 6% |
| Suburb | Gawler East 5118 | Cockatoo Valley 5351 |
| Council area | Gawler | Barossa |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.gaweastps.sa.edu.au | www.sandycrkps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sandy Creek Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (44.4 vs 34.4).
- •Sandy Creek Primary School has the higher ICSEA (993 vs 987), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sandy Creek Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.6).
- •Gawler East Primary School is the larger school with 374 students compared with 93.
- •Sandy Creek Primary School has grown faster over five years (35% 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 Sandy Creek Primary School?
On the Success Index, Sandy Creek Primary School ranks higher (44.4 vs 34.4 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 Sandy Creek Primary School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Gawler East and Cockatoo Valley 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 Sandy Creek Primary School has 13.3.
How do Gawler East Primary School and Sandy Creek Primary School rank in SA?
Gawler East Primary School is 265th of 348 and Sandy Creek Primary School is 213th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.