Prescott Primary School, Northern vs Saint Spyridon College
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 14 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Prescott Primary School, Northern
Para Vista · Independent primary · R-6
462 students · ICSEA 1083
Saint Spyridon College
Unley · Independent primary · R-6
39 students · ICSEA 1081
| Measure | Prescott Primary School, Northern Para Vista SA | Saint Spyridon College Unley SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #27 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #588 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 462 | 39 |
| Girls / boys | 220 / 242 | 26 / 13 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | -29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1083 | 1081 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 7.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.6 | 5.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.6 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 88% | 57% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Para Vista 5093 | Unley 5061 |
| Council area | Salisbury | Unley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.prescott.sa.edu.au | www.saintspyridon.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Prescott Primary School, Northern scores higher on the Success Index (74.4 vs 68.3).
- •Prescott Primary School, Northern has the higher ICSEA (1083 vs 1081), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Saint Spyridon College has fewer students per teacher (7.8 vs 14.2).
- •Prescott Primary School, Northern is the larger school with 462 students compared with 39.
- •Prescott Primary School, Northern has grown faster over five years (10% vs -29%).
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 Primary School, Northern better than Saint Spyridon College?
On the Success Index, Prescott Primary School, Northern ranks higher (74.4 vs 68.3 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 Primary School, Northern and Saint Spyridon College?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Para Vista and Unley in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Prescott Primary School, Northern has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Saint Spyridon College has 7.8.
How do Prescott Primary School, Northern and Saint Spyridon College rank in SA?
Prescott Primary School, Northern is 27th of 348 and Saint Spyridon College is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.