Prospect North Primary School vs St Paul Lutheran School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Prospect North Primary School
Prospect · Government primary · R-6
373 students · ICSEA 1037
St Paul Lutheran School
Blair Athol · Independent primary · R-6
260 students · ICSEA 1062
| Measure | Prospect North Primary School Prospect SA | St Paul Lutheran School Blair Athol SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #95 of 348 | #93 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1458 of 4,908 | #1451 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 373 | 260 |
| Girls / boys | 176 / 197 | 138 / 122 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1037 | 1062 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.8 | 20.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.5 | 12.5 |
| Language background other than English | 62% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Prospect 5082 | Blair Athol 5084 |
| Council area | Prospect | Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.prospectnorth.sa.edu.au/ | www.stpaulba.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (65.0 vs 65.1).
- •St Paul Lutheran School has the higher ICSEA (1062 vs 1037), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Paul Lutheran School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.4).
- •Prospect North Primary School is the larger school with 373 students compared with 260.
- •Prospect North Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -31%).
- •Prospect North Primary School is a government school while St Paul Lutheran School is an independent 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 Prospect North Primary School better than St Paul Lutheran School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Prospect North Primary School and St Paul Lutheran School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Prospect and Blair Athol in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Prospect North Primary School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Paul Lutheran School has 12.6.
How do Prospect North Primary School and St Paul Lutheran School rank in SA?
Prospect North Primary School is 95th of 348 and St Paul Lutheran School is 93rd of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.