Gulfview Heights Primary School vs King's Baptist Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gulfview Heights Primary School
Gulfview Heights · Government primary · R-6
384 students · ICSEA 993
King's Baptist Grammar School
Wynn Vale · Independent combined · R-12
1,280 students · ICSEA 1090
| Measure | Gulfview Heights Primary School Gulfview Heights SA | King's Baptist Grammar School Wynn Vale SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #248 of 348 | #37 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #3627 of 4,908 | #520 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | R-6 | R-12 |
| Students | 384 | 1,280 |
| Girls / boys | 185 / 199 | 608 / 672 |
| Foundation intake | 77 | 111 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 104 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 87 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 993 | 1090 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.0 | 88.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 54.6 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Gulfview Heights 5096 | Wynn Vale 5127 |
| Council area | Salisbury | Tea Tree Gully |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ghps.sa.edu.au | www.kingsbaptist.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •King's Baptist Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (56.5 vs 37.1).
- •King's Baptist Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1090 vs 993), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •King's Baptist Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.5).
- •King's Baptist Grammar School is the larger school with 1,280 students compared with 384.
- •King's Baptist Grammar School has grown faster over five years (17% vs -8%).
- •Gulfview Heights Primary School is a government school while King's Baptist Grammar School 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 Gulfview Heights Primary School better than King's Baptist Grammar School?
On the Success Index, King's Baptist Grammar School ranks higher (56.5 vs 37.1 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 Gulfview Heights Primary School and King's Baptist Grammar School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Gulfview Heights and Wynn Vale in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gulfview Heights Primary School has 17.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and King's Baptist Grammar School has 14.4.
How do Gulfview Heights Primary School and King's Baptist Grammar School rank in SA?
Gulfview Heights Primary School is 248th of 348 and King's Baptist Grammar School is 37th of 145 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.