Madison Park School vs Tyndale Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Madison Park School
Salisbury East · Government primary · U, R-6
188 students · ICSEA 923
Tyndale Christian School
Salisbury East · Independent combined · R-12
1,498 students · ICSEA 1016
| Measure | Madison Park School Salisbury East SA | Tyndale Christian School Salisbury East SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #311 of 348 | #79 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #4380 of 4,908 | #828 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-12 |
| Students | 188 | 1,498 |
| Girls / boys | 81 / 107 | 727 / 771 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 83 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 170 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 108 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -40% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 923 | 1016 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.0 | 116.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.0 | 94.1 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 3% |
| Suburb | Salisbury East 5109 | Salisbury East 5109 |
| Council area | Salisbury | Salisbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.madisonps.sa.edu.au/ | se.tyndale.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Tyndale Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (41.8 vs 26.7).
- •Tyndale Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1016 vs 923), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Madison Park School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.9).
- •Tyndale Christian School is the larger school with 1,498 students compared with 188.
- •Tyndale Christian School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -40%).
- •Madison Park School is a government school while Tyndale Christian School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Madison Park School better than Tyndale Christian School?
On the Success Index, Tyndale Christian School ranks higher (41.8 vs 26.7 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 Madison Park School and Tyndale Christian School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Salisbury East and Salisbury East in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Madison Park School has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tyndale Christian School has 12.9.
How do Madison Park School and Tyndale Christian School rank in SA?
Madison Park School is 311th of 348 and Tyndale Christian School is 79th of 145 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.