Northfield Primary School vs Sports College South Australia
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 875 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Northfield Primary School
Northfield · Government primary · R-6
352 students · ICSEA 982
Sports College South Australia
Gepps Cross · Independent high school · 11-12
404 students · ICSEA 1015
| Measure | Northfield Primary School Northfield SA | Sports College South Australia Gepps Cross SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #216 of 348 | #34 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #3187 of 4,908 | #690 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | R-6 | 11-12 |
| Students | 352 | 404 |
| Girls / boys | 159 / 193 | 147 / 257 |
| Foundation intake | 69 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 178 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +330% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 982 | 1015 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 18.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.7 | 21.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 37.5 |
| Language background other than English | 70% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 10% |
| Suburb | Northfield 5085 | Gepps Cross 5094 |
| Council area | Port Adelaide Enfield | Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.northfldps.sa.edu.au | sedacollege.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Sports College South Australia scores higher on the Success Index (52.2 vs 43.4).
- •Sports College South Australia has the higher ICSEA (1015 vs 982), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Northfield Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.9 vs 18.5).
- •Sports College South Australia is the larger school with 404 students compared with 352.
- •Sports College South Australia has grown faster over five years (330% vs -13%).
- •Northfield Primary School is a government school while Sports College South Australia 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 Northfield Primary School better than Sports College South Australia?
On the Success Index, Sports College South Australia ranks higher (52.2 vs 43.4 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 Northfield Primary School and Sports College South Australia?
About 875 m in a straight line, between Northfield and Gepps Cross in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Northfield Primary School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sports College South Australia has 18.5.
How do Northfield Primary School and Sports College South Australia rank in SA?
Northfield Primary School is 216th of 348 and Sports College South Australia is 34th of 84 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.