Gilles Street Primary School vs Nailsworth Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 5.7 km 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
Nailsworth Primary School
Nailsworth · Government primary · R-6
548 students · ICSEA 1106
| Measure | Gilles Street Primary School Adelaide SA | Nailsworth Primary School Nailsworth SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #44 of 348 | #72 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #760 of 4,908 | #1163 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 275 | 548 |
| Girls / boys | 132 / 143 | 261 / 287 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | 101 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1107 | 1106 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 16.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.6 | 32.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.9 | 10.2 |
| Language background other than English | 57% | 50% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Adelaide 5000 | Nailsworth 5083 |
| Council area | Adelaide | Prospect |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gillesstps.sa.edu.au | www.nailps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Gilles Street Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (72.8 vs 68.4).
- •Gilles Street Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1107 vs 1106), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gilles Street Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.9).
- •Nailsworth Primary School is the larger school with 548 students compared with 275.
- •Nailsworth Primary School has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -26%).
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 Nailsworth Primary School?
On the Success Index, Gilles Street Primary School ranks higher (72.8 vs 68.4 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 Gilles Street Primary School and Nailsworth Primary School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Adelaide and Nailsworth 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 Nailsworth Primary School has 16.9.
How do Gilles Street Primary School and Nailsworth Primary School rank in SA?
Gilles Street Primary School is 44th of 348 and Nailsworth Primary School is 72nd of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.