Pembroke School vs Pulteney Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 4.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Pembroke School
Kensington Park · Independent combined · R-12
1,672 students · ICSEA 1171
Pulteney Grammar School
Adelaide · Independent combined · R-12
839 students · ICSEA 1170
| Measure | Pembroke School Kensington Park SA | Pulteney Grammar School Adelaide SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #6 of 145 | #1 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #96 of 1,259 | #27 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | R-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 1,672 | 839 |
| Girls / boys | 798 / 874 | 365 / 474 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | 164 | 84 |
| Year 12 cohort | 243 | 84 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1171 | 1170 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 70% | 69% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 8.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 175.9 | 98.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 100.1 | 42.1 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Kensington Park 5068 | Adelaide 5000 |
| Council area | Burnside | Adelaide |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.pembroke.sa.edu.au | www.pulteney.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Pulteney Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (86.7 vs 80.7).
- •Pembroke School has the higher ICSEA (1171 vs 1170), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pulteney Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 9.5).
- •Pembroke School is the larger school with 1,672 students compared with 839.
- •Pembroke School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -5%).
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 Pembroke School better than Pulteney Grammar School?
On the Success Index, Pulteney Grammar School ranks higher (86.7 vs 80.7 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 Pembroke School and Pulteney Grammar School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Kensington Park and Adelaide in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Pembroke School has 9.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pulteney Grammar School has 8.6.
How do Pembroke School and Pulteney Grammar School rank in SA?
Pembroke School is 6th of 145 and Pulteney Grammar School is 1st of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.