Plympton Primary School vs St Anthony's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Plympton Primary School
Plympton · Government primary · R-6
272 students · ICSEA 1071
St Anthony's School
Edwardstown · Catholic primary · R-6
116 students · ICSEA 1090
| Measure | Plympton Primary School Plympton SA | St Anthony's School Edwardstown SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #111 of 348 | #51 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1646 of 4,908 | #886 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 272 | 116 |
| Girls / boys | 140 / 132 | 47 / 69 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1071 | 1090 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.4 | 8.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.7 | 5.5 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Plympton 5038 | Edwardstown 5039 |
| Council area | West Torrens | Marion |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.plymptonps.sa.edu.au | www.stantedw.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Anthony's School scores higher on the Success Index (71.4 vs 63.0).
- •St Anthony's School has the higher ICSEA (1090 vs 1071), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Anthony's School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.8).
- •Plympton Primary School is the larger school with 272 students compared with 116.
- •St Anthony's School has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -26%).
- •Plympton Primary School is a government school while St Anthony's School is a catholic 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 Plympton Primary School better than St Anthony's School?
On the Success Index, St Anthony's School ranks higher (71.4 vs 63.0 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 Plympton Primary School and St Anthony's School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Plympton and Edwardstown in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Plympton Primary School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Anthony's School has 13.0.
How do Plympton Primary School and St Anthony's School rank in SA?
Plympton Primary School is 111th of 348 and St Anthony's School is 51st of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.