Nailsworth Primary School vs Prescott College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.2 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
Prescott College
Prospect · Independent high school · 7-12
206 students · ICSEA 1016
| Measure | Nailsworth Primary School Nailsworth SA | Prescott College Prospect SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #72 of 348 | #31 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #1163 of 4,908 | #626 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | R-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 548 | 206 |
| Girls / boys | 261 / 287 | 86 / 120 |
| Foundation intake | 101 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 47 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 24 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1106 | 1016 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 41% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 9.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.4 | 21.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.2 | 12.5 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Nailsworth 5083 | Prospect 5082 |
| Council area | Prospect | Prospect |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.nailps.sa.edu.au | www.prescottcollege.com.au |
The verdict
- •Nailsworth Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (68.4 vs 55.0).
- •Nailsworth Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1106 vs 1016), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Prescott College has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 16.9).
- •Nailsworth Primary School is the larger school with 548 students compared with 206.
- •Nailsworth Primary School is a government school while Prescott College 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 Nailsworth Primary School better than Prescott College?
On the Success Index, Nailsworth Primary School ranks higher (68.4 vs 55.0 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 Prescott College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Nailsworth and Prospect in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Nailsworth Primary School has 16.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Prescott College has 9.6.
How do Nailsworth Primary School and Prescott College rank in SA?
Nailsworth Primary School is 72nd of 348 and Prescott College is 31st of 84 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.