Lenswood Primary School vs Oakbank School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 7.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lenswood Primary School
Lenswood · Government primary · R-6
39 students · ICSEA 1026
Oakbank School
Oakbank · Government combined · R-12
337 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | Lenswood Primary School Lenswood SA | Oakbank School Oakbank SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #105 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | – | #957 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | R-6 | R-12 |
| Students | 39 | 337 |
| Girls / boys | 17 / 22 | 139 / 198 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 38 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 38 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1026 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 28.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.8 | 16.0 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Lenswood 5240 | Oakbank 5243 |
| Council area | Adelaide Hills | Adelaide Hills |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.lenswoodps.sa.edu.au | oakbank.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Lenswood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (52.7 vs 35.4).
- •Lenswood Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1026 vs 993), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lenswood Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 11.7).
- •Oakbank School is the larger school with 337 students compared with 39.
- •Oakbank School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -26%).
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 Lenswood Primary School better than Oakbank School?
On the Success Index, Lenswood Primary School ranks higher (52.7 vs 35.4 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 Lenswood Primary School and Oakbank School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Lenswood and Oakbank in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lenswood Primary School has 8.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Oakbank School has 11.7.
How do Lenswood Primary School and Oakbank School rank in SA?
Lenswood Primary School is unranked and Oakbank School is 105th of 145 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.