Magill School vs Stradbroke School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Magill School
Magill · Government primary · R-6
744 students · ICSEA 1119
Stradbroke School
Rostrevor · Government primary · U, R-6
694 students · ICSEA 1111
| Measure | Magill School Magill SA | Stradbroke School Rostrevor SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #63 of 348 | #57 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1058 of 4,908 | #993 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 744 | 694 |
| Girls / boys | 355 / 389 | 330 / 364 |
| Foundation intake | 117 | 111 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1119 | 1111 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 16.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.5 | 41.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.2 | 16.3 |
| Language background other than English | 54% | 47% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Magill 5072 | Rostrevor 5073 |
| Council area | Burnside | Campbelltown (SA) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.magillschool.sa.edu.au/ | www.stradsch.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (69.5 vs 70.3).
- •Magill School has the higher ICSEA (1119 vs 1111), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Stradbroke School has fewer students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.5).
- •Magill School is the larger school with 744 students compared with 694.
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 Magill School better than Stradbroke 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 Magill School and Stradbroke School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Magill and Rostrevor in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Magill School has 17.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Stradbroke School has 16.9.
How do Magill School and Stradbroke School rank in SA?
Magill School is 63rd of 348 and Stradbroke School is 57th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.