Parafield Gardens Primary School vs The Pines School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Parafield Gardens Primary School
Parafield Gardens · Government primary · U, R-6
575 students · ICSEA 968
The Pines School
Parafield Gardens · Government primary · U, R-6
671 students · ICSEA 967
| Measure | Parafield Gardens Primary School Parafield Gardens SA | The Pines School Parafield Gardens SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #269 of 348 | #277 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3862 of 4,908 | #3914 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 575 | 671 |
| Girls / boys | 293 / 282 | 330 / 341 |
| Foundation intake | 99 | 92 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 968 | 967 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.6 | 43.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.0 | 22.4 |
| Language background other than English | 64% | 71% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 6% |
| Suburb | Parafield Gardens 5107 | Parafield Gardens 5107 |
| Council area | Salisbury | Salisbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.pgardens.sa.edu.au | www.thepines.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (33.6 vs 33.1).
- •Parafield Gardens Primary School has the higher ICSEA (968 vs 967), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Pines School has fewer students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.2).
- •The Pines School is the larger school with 671 students compared with 575.
- •The Pines School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -17%).
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 Parafield Gardens Primary School better than The Pines School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Parafield Gardens Primary School and The Pines School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Parafield Gardens and Parafield Gardens in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Parafield Gardens Primary School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Pines School has 15.5.
How do Parafield Gardens Primary School and The Pines School rank in SA?
Parafield Gardens Primary School is 269th of 348 and The Pines School is 277th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.