Indie School Elizabeth vs Kaurna Plains School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 436 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Indie School Elizabeth
Elizabeth · Independent special · 9-12
322 students · ICSEA 946
Kaurna Plains School
Elizabeth · Government combined · U, R-12
162 students · ICSEA 699
| Measure | Indie School Elizabeth Elizabeth SA | Kaurna Plains School Elizabeth SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #120 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1047 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | 9-12 | U, R-12 |
| Students | 322 | 162 |
| Girls / boys | 184 / 138 | 74 / 88 |
| Foundation intake | – | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 9 |
| Year 12 cohort | 101 | 11 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1510% | +80% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 946 | 699 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 1th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 85% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 8.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.0 | 19.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.2 | 23.7 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 85% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 98% |
| Suburb | Elizabeth 5112 | Elizabeth 5112 |
| Council area | Playford | Playford |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | indieschool.edu.au/campus/elizabeth | www.kaurnaas.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Indie School Elizabeth has the higher ICSEA (946 vs 699), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kaurna Plains School has fewer students per teacher (8.3 vs 8.9).
- •Indie School Elizabeth is the larger school with 322 students compared with 162.
- •Indie School Elizabeth has grown faster over five years (1510% vs 80%).
- •Indie School Elizabeth is a independent school while Kaurna Plains School is a government 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 Indie School Elizabeth better than Kaurna Plains School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Indie School Elizabeth and Kaurna Plains School?
About 436 m in a straight line, between Elizabeth and Elizabeth in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Indie School Elizabeth has 8.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kaurna Plains School has 8.3.
How do Indie School Elizabeth and Kaurna Plains School rank in SA?
Indie School Elizabeth is unranked and Kaurna Plains School is 120th of 145 among special schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.