Northfield Primary School vs St Gabriel's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.5 km 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
St Gabriel's School
Enfield · Catholic primary · R-6
306 students · ICSEA 1032
| Measure | Northfield Primary School Northfield SA | St Gabriel's School Enfield SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #216 of 348 | #126 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3187 of 4,908 | #1836 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 352 | 306 |
| Girls / boys | 159 / 193 | 150 / 156 |
| Foundation intake | 69 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +46% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 982 | 1032 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.7 | 22.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 10.4 |
| Language background other than English | 70% | 58% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 2% |
| Suburb | Northfield 5085 | Enfield 5085 |
| Council area | Port Adelaide Enfield | Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.northfldps.sa.edu.au | www.sgs.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Gabriel's School scores higher on the Success Index (61.1 vs 43.4).
- •St Gabriel's School has the higher ICSEA (1032 vs 982), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Gabriel's School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.9).
- •Northfield Primary School is the larger school with 352 students compared with 306.
- •St Gabriel's School has grown faster over five years (46% vs -13%).
- •Northfield Primary School is a government school while St Gabriel's School 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 Northfield Primary School better than St Gabriel's School?
On the Success Index, St Gabriel's School ranks higher (61.1 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 St Gabriel's School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Northfield and Enfield in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Northfield Primary School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Gabriel's School has 13.6.
How do Northfield Primary School and St Gabriel's School rank in SA?
Northfield Primary School is 216th of 348 and St Gabriel's School is 126th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.