Prescott College vs Prospect Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Prescott College
Prospect · Independent high school · 7-12
206 students · ICSEA 1016
Prospect Primary School
Prospect · Government primary · R-6
537 students · ICSEA 1109
| Measure | Prescott College Prospect SA | Prospect Primary School Prospect SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #31 of 84 | #82 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #626 of 1,472 | #1316 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 206 | 537 |
| Girls / boys | 86 / 120 | 246 / 291 |
| Foundation intake | – | 91 |
| Year 7 cohort | 47 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 24 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1016 | 1109 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 45% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 18.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.5 | 28.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.5 | 13.5 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Prospect 5082 | Prospect 5082 |
| Council area | Prospect | Prospect |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.prescottcollege.com.au | www.prospectps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Prospect Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (66.7 vs 55.0).
- •Prospect Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1109 vs 1016), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Prescott College has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 18.8).
- •Prospect Primary School is the larger school with 537 students compared with 206.
- •Prescott College is a independent school while Prospect Primary School is a government 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 Prescott College better than Prospect Primary School?
On the Success Index, Prospect Primary School ranks higher (66.7 vs 55.0 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 Prescott College and Prospect Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Prospect and Prospect in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Prescott College has 9.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Prospect Primary School has 18.8.
How do Prescott College and Prospect Primary School rank in SA?
Prescott College is 31st of 84 and Prospect Primary School is 82nd of 348 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.