St Peter's Woodlands Grammar School vs Sunrise Christian School Fullarton
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 10.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Peter's Woodlands Grammar School
Glenelg · Independent primary · R-6
509 students · ICSEA 1140
Sunrise Christian School Fullarton
Fullarton · Independent primary · R-6
175 students · ICSEA 1133
| Measure | St Peter's Woodlands Grammar School Glenelg SA | Sunrise Christian School Fullarton Fullarton SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #6 of 348 | #24 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #182 of 4,908 | #515 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 509 | 175 |
| Girls / boys | 247 / 262 | 81 / 94 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1140 | 1133 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 56% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 17.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.8 | 10.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.1 | 10.6 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Glenelg 5045 | Fullarton 5063 |
| Council area | Holdfast Bay | Unley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.spw.sa.edu.au | www.sunrise.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Peter's Woodlands Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (80.2 vs 75.3).
- •St Peter's Woodlands Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1140 vs 1133), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Peter's Woodlands Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (15.1 vs 17.5).
- •St Peter's Woodlands Grammar School is the larger school with 509 students compared with 175.
- •Sunrise Christian School Fullarton has grown faster over five years (0% vs -7%).
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 St Peter's Woodlands Grammar School better than Sunrise Christian School Fullarton?
On the Success Index, St Peter's Woodlands Grammar School ranks higher (80.2 vs 75.3 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 St Peter's Woodlands Grammar School and Sunrise Christian School Fullarton?
About 10.0 km in a straight line, between Glenelg and Fullarton in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Peter's Woodlands Grammar School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sunrise Christian School Fullarton has 17.5.
How do St Peter's Woodlands Grammar School and Sunrise Christian School Fullarton rank in SA?
St Peter's Woodlands Grammar School is 6th of 348 and Sunrise Christian School Fullarton is 24th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.