Nailsworth Primary School vs Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Nailsworth Primary School
Nailsworth · Government primary · R-6
548 students · ICSEA 1106
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College
Enfield · Catholic high school · 7-12
478 students · ICSEA 960
| Measure | Nailsworth Primary School Nailsworth SA | Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College Enfield SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #72 of 348 | #65 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #1163 of 4,908 | #1143 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | R-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 548 | 478 |
| Girls / boys | 261 / 287 | 478 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 101 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 73 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 95 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1106 | 960 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 41% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.4 | 37.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.2 | 19.2 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 70% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Nailsworth 5083 | Enfield 5085 |
| Council area | Prospect | Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.nailps.sa.edu.au | www.olsh.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Nailsworth Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (68.4 vs 31.6).
- •Nailsworth Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1106 vs 960), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.9).
- •Nailsworth Primary School is the larger school with 548 students compared with 478.
- •Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College has grown faster over five years (13% vs -14%).
- •Nailsworth Primary School is a government school while Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College is a catholic 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 Nailsworth Primary School better than Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College?
On the Success Index, Nailsworth Primary School ranks higher (68.4 vs 31.6 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 Nailsworth Primary School and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Nailsworth and Enfield in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Nailsworth Primary School has 16.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College has 12.7.
How do Nailsworth Primary School and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College rank in SA?
Nailsworth Primary School is 72nd of 348 and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College is 65th of 84 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.