Klemzig Primary School vs Marden Senior College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Klemzig Primary School
Klemzig · Government primary · U, R-6
184 students · ICSEA 1033
Marden Senior College
Marden · Government high school · U, 11-12
496 students · ICSEA 1041
| Measure | Klemzig Primary School Klemzig SA | Marden Senior College Marden SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #124 of 348 | #33 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #1786 of 4,908 | #686 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | U, 11-12 |
| Students | 184 | 496 |
| Girls / boys | 95 / 89 | 291 / 205 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 391 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1033 | 1041 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.7 | 23.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.6 | 15.5 |
| Language background other than English | 62% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 1% |
| Suburb | Klemzig 5087 | Marden 5070 |
| Council area | Port Adelaide Enfield | Norwood Payneham and St Peters |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.klemzigps.sa.edu.au | www.msc.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Klemzig Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (61.6 vs 52.3).
- •Marden Senior College has the higher ICSEA (1041 vs 1033), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Klemzig Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.5 vs 14.4).
- •Marden Senior College is the larger school with 496 students compared with 184.
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 Klemzig Primary School better than Marden Senior College?
On the Success Index, Klemzig Primary School ranks higher (61.6 vs 52.3 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 Klemzig Primary School and Marden Senior College?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Klemzig and Marden in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Klemzig Primary School has 8.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marden Senior College has 14.4.
How do Klemzig Primary School and Marden Senior College rank in SA?
Klemzig Primary School is 124th of 348 and Marden Senior College is 33rd of 84 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.