Gawler Primary School vs Xavier College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gawler Primary School
Gawler · Government primary · R-6
168 students · ICSEA 954
Xavier College
Gawler Belt · Catholic combined · R-12
2,532 students · ICSEA 1001
| Measure | Gawler Primary School Gawler SA | Xavier College Gawler Belt SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #283 of 348 | #92 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #3990 of 4,908 | #896 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | R-6 | R-12 |
| Students | 168 | 2,532 |
| Girls / boys | 96 / 72 | 1,284 / 1,248 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 178 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 352 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 178 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +157% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 954 | 1001 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.2 | 181.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 102.2 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 6% |
| Suburb | Gawler 5118 | Gawler Belt 5118 |
| Council area | Gawler | Light |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gawlerps.sa.edu.au/ | www.xavier.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Xavier College scores higher on the Success Index (38.2 vs 31.8).
- •Xavier College has the higher ICSEA (1001 vs 954), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Xavier College is the larger school with 2,532 students compared with 168.
- •Xavier College has grown faster over five years (157% vs -12%).
- •Gawler Primary School is a government school while Xavier College is a catholic 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 Primary School better than Xavier College?
On the Success Index, Xavier College ranks higher (38.2 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 Primary School and Xavier College?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Gawler and Gawler Belt in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gawler Primary School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Xavier College has 14.0.
How do Gawler Primary School and Xavier College rank in SA?
Gawler Primary School is 283rd of 348 and Xavier College is 92nd of 145 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.