Balaklava Primary School vs Brinkworth Primary and Early Childhood Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 52 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Balaklava Primary School
Balaklava · Government primary · U, R-6
236 students · ICSEA 945
Brinkworth Primary and Early Childhood Centre
Brinkworth · Government primary · R-6
5 students · ICSEA 944
| Measure | Balaklava Primary School Balaklava SA | Brinkworth Primary and Early Childhood Centre Brinkworth SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #288 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4054 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 236 | 5 |
| Girls / boys | 118 / 118 | 2 / 3 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 1 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 945 | 944 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.6 | 2.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.2 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 0% |
| Suburb | Balaklava 5461 | Brinkworth 5464 |
| Council area | Wakefield | Wakefield |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.balakr7.sa.edu.au | brinkwthpriecc.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Balaklava Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (30.9 vs 20.9).
- •Balaklava Primary School has the higher ICSEA (945 vs 944), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Balaklava Primary School is the larger school with 236 students compared with 5.
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 Primary School better than Brinkworth Primary and Early Childhood Centre?
On the Success Index, Balaklava Primary School ranks higher (30.9 vs 20.9 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 Balaklava Primary School and Brinkworth Primary and Early Childhood Centre?
About 52 km in a straight line, between Balaklava and Brinkworth in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Balaklava Primary School and Brinkworth Primary and Early Childhood Centre rank in SA?
Balaklava Primary School is 288th of 348 and Brinkworth Primary and Early Childhood Centre is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.