Gumeracha Primary School vs Tanunda Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 34 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gumeracha Primary School
Gumeracha · Government primary · R-6
87 students · ICSEA 1021
Tanunda Primary School
Tanunda · Government primary · U, R-6
423 students · ICSEA 1021
| Measure | Gumeracha Primary School Gumeracha SA | Tanunda Primary School Tanunda SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #158 of 348 | #177 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2391 of 4,908 | #2687 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 87 | 423 |
| Girls / boys | 36 / 51 | 206 / 217 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1021 | 1021 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 26.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.2 | 18.1 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Gumeracha 5233 | Tanunda 5352 |
| Council area | Adelaide Hills | Barossa |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.gumerachr7.sa.edu.au | www.tanundaps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Gumeracha Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (54.2 vs 50.0).
- •Gumeracha Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.9).
- •Tanunda Primary School is the larger school with 423 students compared with 87.
- •Gumeracha Primary School has grown faster over five years (21% vs -11%).
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 Gumeracha Primary School better than Tanunda Primary School?
On the Success Index, Gumeracha Primary School ranks higher (54.2 vs 50.0 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 Gumeracha Primary School and Tanunda Primary School?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Gumeracha and Tanunda in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gumeracha Primary School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tanunda Primary School has 15.9.
How do Gumeracha Primary School and Tanunda Primary School rank in SA?
Gumeracha Primary School is 158th of 348 and Tanunda Primary School is 177th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.