Pulteney Grammar School vs Sturt Street Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Pulteney Grammar School
Adelaide · Independent combined · R-12
839 students · ICSEA 1170
Sturt Street Community School
Adelaide · Government primary · R-6
162 students · ICSEA 1114
| Measure | Pulteney Grammar School Adelaide SA | Sturt Street Community School Adelaide SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 87 Top 5% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #1 of 145 | #15 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #27 of 1,259 | #462 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | R-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 839 | 162 |
| Girls / boys | 365 / 474 | 70 / 92 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | 84 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 84 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1170 | 1114 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 69% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 98.1 | 12.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 42.1 | 3.9 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 50% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Adelaide 5000 | Adelaide 5000 |
| Council area | Adelaide | Adelaide |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.pulteney.sa.edu.au | sturtstcs.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Pulteney Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (86.7 vs 76.1).
- •Pulteney Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1170 vs 1114), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pulteney Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 13.5).
- •Pulteney Grammar School is the larger school with 839 students compared with 162.
- •Pulteney Grammar School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -12%).
- •Pulteney Grammar School is a independent school while Sturt Street Community 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 Pulteney Grammar School better than Sturt Street Community School?
On the Success Index, Pulteney Grammar School ranks higher (86.7 vs 76.1 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 Pulteney Grammar School and Sturt Street Community School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Adelaide and Adelaide in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Pulteney Grammar School has 8.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sturt Street Community School has 13.5.
How do Pulteney Grammar School and Sturt Street Community School rank in SA?
Pulteney Grammar School is 1st of 145 and Sturt Street Community School is 15th of 348 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.