Norwood Primary School vs Prince Alfred College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Norwood Primary School
Norwood · Government primary · R-6
361 students · ICSEA 1148
Prince Alfred College
Kent Town · Independent combined · R-12
1,127 students · ICSEA 1143
| Measure | Norwood Primary School Norwood SA | Prince Alfred College Kent Town SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #5 of 348 | #9 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #180 of 4,908 | #136 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | R-6 | R-12 |
| Students | 361 | 1,127 |
| Girls / boys | 178 / 183 | 0 / 1,127 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 104 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 168 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1148 | 1143 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 60% | 58% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 8.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.0 | 132.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 96.9 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Norwood 5067 | Kent Town 5067 |
| Council area | Norwood Payneham and St Peters | Norwood Payneham and St Peters |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.norwoodps.sa.edu.au | www.pac.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Norwood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (80.2 vs 78.0).
- •Norwood Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1148 vs 1143), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Prince Alfred College has fewer students per teacher (8.5 vs 14.4).
- •Prince Alfred College is the larger school with 1,127 students compared with 361.
- •Prince Alfred College has grown faster over five years (1% vs -16%).
- •Norwood Primary School is a government school while Prince Alfred 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 Norwood Primary School better than Prince Alfred College?
On the Success Index, Norwood Primary School ranks higher (80.2 vs 78.0 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 Norwood Primary School and Prince Alfred College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Norwood and Kent Town in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Norwood Primary School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Prince Alfred College has 8.5.
How do Norwood Primary School and Prince Alfred College rank in SA?
Norwood Primary School is 5th of 348 and Prince Alfred College is 9th of 145 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.