Balaklava High School vs Balaklava Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 179 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Balaklava High School
Balaklava · Government high school · U, 7-12
425 students · ICSEA 948
Balaklava Primary School
Balaklava · Government primary · U, R-6
236 students · ICSEA 945
| Measure | Balaklava High School Balaklava SA | Balaklava Primary School Balaklava SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #64 of 84 | #288 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1137 of 1,472 | #4054 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | U, 7-12 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 425 | 236 |
| Girls / boys | 205 / 220 | 118 / 118 |
| Foundation intake | – | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | 57 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 64 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +28% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 948 | 945 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.5 | 16.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 12.2 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 9% |
| Suburb | Balaklava 5461 | Balaklava 5461 |
| Council area | Wakefield | Wakefield |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.balakhs.sa.edu.au | www.balakr7.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (31.8 vs 30.9).
- •Balaklava High School has the higher ICSEA (948 vs 945), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Balaklava High School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.2).
- •Balaklava High School is the larger school with 425 students compared with 236.
- •Balaklava High School has grown faster over five years (28% vs -16%).
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 Balaklava High School better than Balaklava Primary 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 Balaklava High School and Balaklava Primary School?
About 179 m in a straight line, between Balaklava and Balaklava in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Balaklava High School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Balaklava Primary School has 14.2.
How do Balaklava High School and Balaklava Primary School rank in SA?
Balaklava High School is 64th of 84 and Balaklava Primary School is 288th of 348 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.