Indie School Elizabeth vs Pinnacle College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 960 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
Pinnacle College
Elizabeth East · Independent combined · R-12
993 students · ICSEA 1049
| Measure | Indie School Elizabeth Elizabeth SA | Pinnacle College Elizabeth East SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #33 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | – | #485 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | 9-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 322 | 993 |
| Girls / boys | 184 / 138 | 539 / 454 |
| Foundation intake | – | 79 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 99 |
| Year 12 cohort | 101 | 40 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1510% | +46% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 946 | 1049 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.0 | 79.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.2 | 55.5 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 86% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 0% |
| Suburb | Elizabeth 5112 | Elizabeth East 5112 |
| Council area | Playford | Playford |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | indieschool.edu.au/campus/elizabeth | www.pinnacle.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Pinnacle College has the higher ICSEA (1049 vs 946), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Indie School Elizabeth has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 12.5).
- •Pinnacle College is the larger school with 993 students compared with 322.
- •Indie School Elizabeth has grown faster over five years (1510% vs 46%).
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 Pinnacle College?
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 Pinnacle College?
About 960 m in a straight line, between Elizabeth and Elizabeth East in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Indie School Elizabeth has 8.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pinnacle College has 12.5.
How do Indie School Elizabeth and Pinnacle College rank in SA?
Indie School Elizabeth is unranked and Pinnacle College is 33rd of 145 among special schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.