Lenswood Primary School vs Uraidla Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 8.3 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
Uraidla Primary School
Uraidla · Government primary · R-6
182 students · ICSEA 1118
| Measure | Lenswood Primary School Lenswood SA | Uraidla Primary School Uraidla SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | – | #12 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #420 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 39 | 182 |
| Girls / boys | 17 / 22 | 93 / 89 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | +47% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1026 | 1118 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 17.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 10.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.8 | 7.2 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Lenswood 5240 | Uraidla 5142 |
| Council area | Adelaide Hills | Adelaide Hills |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lenswoodps.sa.edu.au | uraidlaps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Uraidla Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (76.7 vs 52.7).
- •Uraidla Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1118 vs 1026), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lenswood Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 17.8).
- •Uraidla Primary School is the larger school with 182 students compared with 39.
- •Uraidla Primary School has grown faster over five years (47% 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 Uraidla Primary School?
On the Success Index, Uraidla Primary School ranks higher (76.7 vs 52.7 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 Uraidla Primary School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Lenswood and Uraidla in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lenswood Primary School has 8.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Uraidla Primary School has 17.8.
How do Lenswood Primary School and Uraidla Primary School rank in SA?
Lenswood Primary School is unranked and Uraidla Primary School is 12th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.