Saint David's Parish School vs Tea Tree Gully Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 772 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Saint David's Parish School
Tea Tree Gully · Catholic primary · R-6
306 students · ICSEA 1063
Tea Tree Gully Primary School
Tea Tree Gully · Government primary · U, R-6
117 students · ICSEA 1073
| Measure | Saint David's Parish School Tea Tree Gully SA | Tea Tree Gully Primary School Tea Tree Gully SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #104 of 348 | #53 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1590 of 4,908 | #890 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 306 | 117 |
| Girls / boys | 147 / 159 | 54 / 63 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1063 | 1073 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.7 | 10.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.3 | 7.9 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Tea Tree Gully 5091 | Tea Tree Gully 5091 |
| Council area | Tea Tree Gully | Tea Tree Gully |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stdavids.catholic.edu.au | www.ttgps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Tea Tree Gully Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.4 vs 63.7).
- •Tea Tree Gully Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1073 vs 1063), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tea Tree Gully Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.1).
- •Saint David's Parish School is the larger school with 306 students compared with 117.
- •Tea Tree Gully Primary School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -5%).
- •Saint David's Parish School is a catholic school while Tea Tree Gully 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 Saint David's Parish School better than Tea Tree Gully Primary School?
On the Success Index, Tea Tree Gully Primary School ranks higher (71.4 vs 63.7 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 Saint David's Parish School and Tea Tree Gully Primary School?
About 772 m in a straight line, between Tea Tree Gully and Tea Tree Gully in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Saint David's Parish School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tea Tree Gully Primary School has 11.3.
How do Saint David's Parish School and Tea Tree Gully Primary School rank in SA?
Saint David's Parish School is 104th of 348 and Tea Tree Gully Primary School is 53rd of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.