Paradise Primary School vs Wasleys Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 44 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Paradise Primary School
Paradise · Government primary · U, R-6
141 students · ICSEA 1022
Wasleys Primary School
Wasleys · Government primary · R-6
33 students · ICSEA 1022
| Measure | Paradise Primary School Paradise SA | Wasleys Primary School Wasleys SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #129 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1880 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 141 | 33 |
| Girls / boys | 66 / 75 | 9 / 24 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +57% | -33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1022 | 1022 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.0 | 3.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.7 | 1.9 |
| Language background other than English | 67% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 0% |
| Suburb | Paradise 5075 | Wasleys 5400 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (SA) | Light |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.paradiser6.sa.edu.au/ | www.wasleysps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Paradise Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (60.6 vs 54.7).
- •Paradise Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.0).
- •Paradise Primary School is the larger school with 141 students compared with 33.
- •Paradise Primary School has grown faster over five years (57% vs -33%).
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 Paradise Primary School better than Wasleys Primary School?
On the Success Index, Paradise Primary School ranks higher (60.6 vs 54.7 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 Paradise Primary School and Wasleys Primary School?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Paradise and Wasleys in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Paradise Primary School has 10.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wasleys Primary School has 11.0.
How do Paradise Primary School and Wasleys Primary School rank in SA?
Paradise Primary School is 129th of 348 and Wasleys Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.