Kersbrook Primary School vs Laura Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 184 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kersbrook Primary School
Kersbrook · Government primary · R-6
62 students · ICSEA 994
Laura Primary School
Laura · Government primary · R-6
62 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | Kersbrook Primary School Kersbrook SA | Laura Primary School Laura SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 62 | 62 |
| Girls / boys | 27 / 35 | 33 / 29 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | -28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 994 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 10.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 5.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.2 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 10% |
| Suburb | Kersbrook 5231 | Laura 5480 |
| Council area | Adelaide Hills | Northern Areas |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.kersbrookps.sa.edu.au | www.lauraps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (44.8 vs 44.0).
- •Kersbrook Primary School has the higher ICSEA (994 vs 993), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Laura Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.4).
- •Laura Primary School is the larger school with 62 students compared with 62.
- •Kersbrook Primary School has grown faster over five years (17% vs -28%).
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 Kersbrook Primary School better than Laura Primary 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 Kersbrook Primary School and Laura Primary School?
About 184 km in a straight line, between Kersbrook and Laura in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kersbrook Primary School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Laura Primary School has 10.9.
How do Kersbrook Primary School and Laura Primary School rank in SA?
Kersbrook Primary School is unranked and Laura Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.