Parkside Primary School vs Unley Primary 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.
Parkside Primary School
Parkside · Government primary · R-6
331 students · ICSEA 1126
Unley Primary School
Unley · Government primary · R-6
470 students · ICSEA 1154
| Measure | Parkside Primary School Parkside SA | Unley Primary School Unley SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #61 of 348 | #3 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1049 of 4,908 | #173 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 331 | 470 |
| Girls / boys | 159 / 172 | 231 / 239 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 104 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1126 | 1154 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 49% | 63% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.1 | 28.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 8.9 |
| Language background other than English | 45% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Parkside 5063 | Unley 5061 |
| Council area | Unley | Unley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.parksideps.sa.edu.au | www.unleyps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Unley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (80.5 vs 69.6).
- •Unley Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1154 vs 1126), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Unley Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.6 vs 18.3).
- •Unley Primary School is the larger school with 470 students compared with 331.
- •Unley Primary School has grown faster over five years (-12% 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 Parkside Primary School better than Unley Primary School?
On the Success Index, Unley Primary School ranks higher (80.5 vs 69.6 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 Parkside Primary School and Unley Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Parkside and Unley in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Parkside Primary School has 18.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Unley Primary School has 16.6.
How do Parkside Primary School and Unley Primary School rank in SA?
Parkside Primary School is 61st of 348 and Unley Primary School is 3rd of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.