Modbury School P-6 vs Redwood Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Modbury School P-6
Modbury North · Government primary · U, R-6
172 students · ICSEA 1026
Redwood Park Primary School
Redwood Park · Government primary · R-6
368 students · ICSEA 1032
| Measure | Modbury School P-6 Modbury North SA | Redwood Park Primary School Redwood Park SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #144 of 348 | #163 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2110 of 4,908 | #2462 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 172 | 368 |
| Girls / boys | 81 / 91 | 171 / 197 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | 71 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1026 | 1032 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 19.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 19.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.5 | 7.9 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 3% |
| Suburb | Modbury North 5092 | Redwood Park 5097 |
| Council area | Tea Tree Gully | Tea Tree Gully |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | modburyp6.sa.edu.au/ | redwoodparkps.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Modbury School P-6 scores higher on the Success Index (57.7 vs 53.4).
- •Redwood Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1032 vs 1026), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Modbury School P-6 has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 19.0).
- •Redwood Park Primary School is the larger school with 368 students compared with 172.
- •Redwood Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -13%).
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 Modbury School P-6 better than Redwood Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Modbury School P-6 ranks higher (57.7 vs 53.4 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 Modbury School P-6 and Redwood Park Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Modbury North and Redwood Park in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Modbury School P-6 has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Redwood Park Primary School has 19.0.
How do Modbury School P-6 and Redwood Park Primary School rank in SA?
Modbury School P-6 is 144th of 348 and Redwood Park Primary School is 163rd of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.