Nailsworth Primary School vs St Andrew's 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.
Nailsworth Primary School
Nailsworth · Government primary · R-6
548 students · ICSEA 1106
St Andrew's School
Walkerville · Independent primary · R-6
376 students · ICSEA 1191
| Measure | Nailsworth Primary School Nailsworth SA | St Andrew's School Walkerville SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #72 of 348 | #1 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1163 of 4,908 | #2 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 548 | 376 |
| Girls / boys | 261 / 287 | 181 / 195 |
| Foundation intake | 101 | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1106 | 1191 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 41% | 77% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.4 | 35.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.2 | 32.7 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 66% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Nailsworth 5083 | Walkerville 5081 |
| Council area | Prospect | Walkerville |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.nailps.sa.edu.au | www.standrews.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Andrew's School scores higher on the Success Index (92.3 vs 68.4).
- •St Andrew's School has the higher ICSEA (1191 vs 1106), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Andrew's School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 16.9).
- •Nailsworth Primary School is the larger school with 548 students compared with 376.
- •Nailsworth Primary School is a government school while St Andrew's 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 Nailsworth Primary School better than St Andrew's School?
On the Success Index, St Andrew's School ranks higher (92.3 vs 68.4 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 Nailsworth Primary School and St Andrew's School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Nailsworth and Walkerville in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Nailsworth Primary School has 16.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Andrew's School has 10.7.
How do Nailsworth Primary School and St Andrew's School rank in SA?
Nailsworth Primary School is 72nd of 348 and St Andrew's School is 1st of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.