Greenwith Primary School vs Kangarilla Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 42 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Greenwith Primary School
Greenwith · Government primary · R-6
558 students · ICSEA 1019
Kangarilla Primary School
Kangarilla · Government primary · R-6
30 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | Greenwith Primary School Greenwith SA | Kangarilla Primary School Kangarilla SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #211 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3108 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 558 | 30 |
| Girls / boys | 260 / 298 | 13 / 17 |
| Foundation intake | 94 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -41% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1019 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.5 | 3.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.7 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 0% |
| Suburb | Greenwith 5125 | Kangarilla 5157 |
| Council area | Tea Tree Gully | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.greenwith.sa.edu.au/ | www.kangaps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kangarilla Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (54.4 vs 44.6).
- •Greenwith Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1019 vs 1018), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kangarilla Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 16.2).
- •Greenwith Primary School is the larger school with 558 students compared with 30.
- •Greenwith Primary School has grown faster over five years (-16% vs -41%).
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 Greenwith Primary School better than Kangarilla Primary School?
On the Success Index, Kangarilla Primary School ranks higher (54.4 vs 44.6 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 Greenwith Primary School and Kangarilla Primary School?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Greenwith and Kangarilla in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Greenwith Primary School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kangarilla Primary School has 9.1.
How do Greenwith Primary School and Kangarilla Primary School rank in SA?
Greenwith Primary School is 211th of 348 and Kangarilla Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.