Golden Grove Primary School vs Surrey Downs 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.
Golden Grove Primary School
Golden Grove · Government primary · R-6
495 students · ICSEA 1021
Surrey Downs Primary School
Surrey Downs · Government primary · U, R-6
148 students · ICSEA 986
| Measure | Golden Grove Primary School Golden Grove SA | Surrey Downs Primary School Surrey Downs SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #230 of 348 | #234 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3299 of 4,908 | #3410 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 495 | 148 |
| Girls / boys | 233 / 262 | 68 / 80 |
| Foundation intake | 86 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | -47% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1021 | 986 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.2 | 11.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.8 | 8.7 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 7% |
| Suburb | Golden Grove 5125 | Surrey Downs 5126 |
| Council area | Tea Tree Gully | Tea Tree Gully |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.goldengps.sa.edu.au | surreydowns.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Golden Grove Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (41.8 vs 40.3).
- •Golden Grove Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1021 vs 986), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Surrey Downs Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.0).
- •Golden Grove Primary School is the larger school with 495 students compared with 148.
- •Golden Grove Primary School has grown faster over five years (-29% vs -47%).
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 Golden Grove Primary School better than Surrey Downs Primary School?
On the Success Index, Golden Grove Primary School ranks higher (41.8 vs 40.3 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 Golden Grove Primary School and Surrey Downs Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Golden Grove and Surrey Downs in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Golden Grove Primary School has 17.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Surrey Downs Primary School has 13.5.
How do Golden Grove Primary School and Surrey Downs Primary School rank in SA?
Golden Grove Primary School is 230th of 348 and Surrey Downs Primary School is 234th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.