Prescott Primary School, Northern vs Wandana Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.6 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
Wandana Primary School
Gilles Plains · Government primary · U, R-6
181 students · ICSEA 962
| Measure | Prescott Primary School, Northern Para Vista SA | Wandana Primary School Gilles Plains SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #27 of 348 | #186 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #588 of 4,908 | #2786 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 462 | 181 |
| Girls / boys | 220 / 242 | 75 / 106 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +35% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1083 | 962 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.6 | 16.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.6 | 11.6 |
| Language background other than English | 88% | 55% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 18% |
| Suburb | Para Vista 5093 | Gilles Plains 5086 |
| Council area | Salisbury | Tea Tree Gully |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.prescott.sa.edu.au | www.wandanac7.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Prescott Primary School, Northern scores higher on the Success Index (74.4 vs 48.8).
- •Prescott Primary School, Northern has the higher ICSEA (1083 vs 962), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wandana Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.2).
- •Prescott Primary School, Northern is the larger school with 462 students compared with 181.
- •Wandana Primary School has grown faster over five years (35% vs 10%).
- •Prescott Primary School, Northern is a independent school while Wandana 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 Primary School, Northern better than Wandana Primary School?
On the Success Index, Prescott Primary School, Northern ranks higher (74.4 vs 48.8 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 Wandana Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Para Vista and Gilles Plains 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 Wandana Primary School has 11.2.
How do Prescott Primary School, Northern and Wandana Primary School rank in SA?
Prescott Primary School, Northern is 27th of 348 and Wandana Primary School is 186th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.