Ingle Farm East Primary School vs North Ingle School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ingle Farm East Primary School
Ingle Farm · Government primary · U, R-6
268 students · ICSEA 981
North Ingle School
Ingle Farm · Government primary · R-6
180 students · ICSEA 998
| Measure | Ingle Farm East Primary School Ingle Farm SA | North Ingle School Ingle Farm SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #157 of 348 | #175 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2374 of 4,908 | #2661 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 268 | 180 |
| Girls / boys | 116 / 152 | 92 / 88 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +36% | +23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 981 | 998 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.0 | 12.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.1 | 8.5 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 11% |
| Suburb | Ingle Farm 5098 | Ingle Farm 5098 |
| Council area | Salisbury | Salisbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ingleastps.sa.edu.au | www.northingle.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ingle Farm East Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (54.4 vs 50.4).
- •North Ingle School has the higher ICSEA (998 vs 981), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ingle Farm East Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.4).
- •Ingle Farm East Primary School is the larger school with 268 students compared with 180.
- •Ingle Farm East Primary School has grown faster over five years (36% vs 23%).
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 Ingle Farm East Primary School better than North Ingle School?
On the Success Index, Ingle Farm East Primary School ranks higher (54.4 vs 50.4 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 Ingle Farm East Primary School and North Ingle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Ingle Farm and Ingle Farm in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ingle Farm East Primary School has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and North Ingle School has 14.4.
How do Ingle Farm East Primary School and North Ingle School rank in SA?
Ingle Farm East Primary School is 157th of 348 and North Ingle School is 175th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.