Gulfview Heights Primary School vs Madison Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary 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
Madison Park School
Salisbury East · Government primary · U, R-6
188 students · ICSEA 923
| Measure | Gulfview Heights Primary School Gulfview Heights SA | Madison Park School Salisbury East SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #248 of 348 | #311 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3627 of 4,908 | #4380 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 384 | 188 |
| Girls / boys | 185 / 199 | 81 / 107 |
| Foundation intake | 77 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -40% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 993 | 923 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 9.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.0 | 20.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 30.0 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 9% |
| Suburb | Gulfview Heights 5096 | Salisbury East 5109 |
| Council area | Salisbury | Salisbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ghps.sa.edu.au | www.madisonps.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Gulfview Heights Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (37.1 vs 26.7).
- •Gulfview Heights Primary School has the higher ICSEA (993 vs 923), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Madison Park School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 17.5).
- •Gulfview Heights Primary School is the larger school with 384 students compared with 188.
- •Gulfview Heights Primary School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -40%).
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 Madison Park School?
On the Success Index, Gulfview Heights Primary School ranks higher (37.1 vs 26.7 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 Madison Park School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Gulfview Heights and Salisbury East 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 Madison Park School has 9.4.
How do Gulfview Heights Primary School and Madison Park School rank in SA?
Gulfview Heights Primary School is 248th of 348 and Madison Park School is 311th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.