Gilles Street Primary School vs Muirden Senior College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 378 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gilles Street Primary School
Adelaide · Government primary · U, R-6
275 students · ICSEA 1107
Muirden Senior College
Adelaide · Independent high school · 11-12
91 students · ICSEA 1079
| Measure | Gilles Street Primary School Adelaide SA | Muirden Senior College Adelaide SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #44 of 348 | #5 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #760 of 4,908 | #155 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | 11-12 |
| Students | 275 | 91 |
| Girls / boys | 132 / 143 | 72 / 19 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 50 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1107 | 1079 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 7.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.6 | 12.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.9 | 1.0 |
| Language background other than English | 57% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 8% |
| Suburb | Adelaide 5000 | Adelaide 5000 |
| Council area | Adelaide | Adelaide |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gillesstps.sa.edu.au | www.muirden.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Muirden Senior College scores higher on the Success Index (75.6 vs 72.8).
- •Gilles Street Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1107 vs 1079), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Muirden Senior College has fewer students per teacher (7.0 vs 12.7).
- •Gilles Street Primary School is the larger school with 275 students compared with 91.
- •Muirden Senior College has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -26%).
- •Gilles Street Primary School is a government school while Muirden Senior College 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 Gilles Street Primary School better than Muirden Senior College?
On the Success Index, Muirden Senior College ranks higher (75.6 vs 72.8 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 Gilles Street Primary School and Muirden Senior College?
About 378 m in a straight line, between Adelaide and Adelaide in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gilles Street Primary School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Muirden Senior College has 7.0.
How do Gilles Street Primary School and Muirden Senior College rank in SA?
Gilles Street Primary School is 44th of 348 and Muirden Senior College is 5th of 84 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.