Glenelg Primary School vs St Leonards Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glenelg Primary School
Glenelg East · Government primary · R-6
613 students · ICSEA 1078
St Leonards Primary School
Glenelg North · Government primary · R-6
387 students · ICSEA 1064
| Measure | Glenelg Primary School Glenelg East SA | St Leonards Primary School Glenelg North SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #130 of 348 | #131 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1907 of 4,908 | #1914 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 613 | 387 |
| Girls / boys | 283 / 330 | 190 / 197 |
| Foundation intake | 115 | 67 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1078 | 1064 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.5 | 23.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 10.2 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Glenelg East 5045 | Glenelg North 5045 |
| Council area | Holdfast Bay | Holdfast Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.glenelgps.sa.edu.au | www.sleonrdsps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (60.2 vs 60.2).
- •Glenelg Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1078 vs 1064), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Leonards Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.7 vs 17.8).
- •Glenelg Primary School is the larger school with 613 students compared with 387.
- •St Leonards Primary School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -23%).
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 Glenelg Primary School better than St Leonards Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Glenelg Primary School and St Leonards Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Glenelg East and Glenelg North in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glenelg Primary School has 17.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Leonards Primary School has 16.7.
How do Glenelg Primary School and St Leonards Primary School rank in SA?
Glenelg Primary School is 130th of 348 and St Leonards Primary School is 131st of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.