Gawler East Primary School vs Trinity College Senior
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 4.6 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
Trinity College Senior
Evanston South · Independent high school · 11-12
669 students · ICSEA 1025
| Measure | Gawler East Primary School Gawler East SA | Trinity College Senior Evanston South SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #265 of 348 | #26 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #3815 of 4,908 | #544 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | R-6 | 11-12 |
| Students | 374 | 669 |
| Girls / boys | 182 / 192 | 339 / 330 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 329 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 987 | 1025 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.0 | 58.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.3 | 23.8 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 2% |
| Suburb | Gawler East 5118 | Evanston South 5116 |
| Council area | Gawler | Gawler |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gaweastps.sa.edu.au | www.trinity.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Trinity College Senior scores higher on the Success Index (58.9 vs 34.4).
- •Trinity College Senior has the higher ICSEA (1025 vs 987), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Trinity College Senior has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 15.6).
- •Trinity College Senior is the larger school with 669 students compared with 374.
- •Trinity College Senior has grown faster over five years (18% vs -20%).
- •Gawler East Primary School is a government school while Trinity College Senior is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Trinity College Senior?
On the Success Index, Trinity College Senior ranks higher (58.9 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 Trinity College Senior?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Gawler East and Evanston South 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 Trinity College Senior has 11.4.
How do Gawler East Primary School and Trinity College Senior rank in SA?
Gawler East Primary School is 265th of 348 and Trinity College Senior is 26th of 84 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.