Stradbroke School vs Thorndon Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Stradbroke School
Rostrevor · Government primary · U, R-6
694 students · ICSEA 1111
Thorndon Park Primary School
Athelstone · Government primary · R-6
266 students · ICSEA 1069
| Measure | Stradbroke School Rostrevor SA | Thorndon Park Primary School Athelstone SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #57 of 348 | #133 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #993 of 4,908 | #1933 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 694 | 266 |
| Girls / boys | 330 / 364 | 114 / 152 |
| Foundation intake | 111 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1111 | 1069 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 18.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.0 | 14.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.3 | 9.3 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Rostrevor 5073 | Athelstone 5076 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (SA) | Campbelltown (SA) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stradsch.sa.edu.au | www.thornpkps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Stradbroke School scores higher on the Success Index (70.3 vs 60.0).
- •Stradbroke School has the higher ICSEA (1111 vs 1069), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Stradbroke School has fewer students per teacher (16.9 vs 18.7).
- •Stradbroke School is the larger school with 694 students compared with 266.
- •Stradbroke School has grown faster over five years (-15% vs -22%).
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 Stradbroke School better than Thorndon Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Stradbroke School ranks higher (70.3 vs 60.0 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 Stradbroke School and Thorndon Park Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Rostrevor and Athelstone in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Stradbroke School has 16.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Thorndon Park Primary School has 18.7.
How do Stradbroke School and Thorndon Park Primary School rank in SA?
Stradbroke School is 57th of 348 and Thorndon Park Primary School is 133rd of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.