Balaklava Primary School vs Renmark North School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 212 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
Renmark North School
Renmark North · Government primary · R-6
131 students · ICSEA 945
| Measure | Balaklava Primary School Balaklava SA | Renmark North School Renmark North SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #288 of 348 | #291 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #4054 of 4,908 | #4085 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 236 | 131 |
| Girls / boys | 118 / 118 | 68 / 63 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 945 | 945 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.6 | 9.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.2 | 10.0 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 5% |
| Suburb | Balaklava 5461 | Renmark North 5341 |
| Council area | Wakefield | Renmark Paringa |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.balakr7.sa.edu.au | www.rennorth.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (30.9 vs 30.5).
- •Balaklava Primary School is the larger school with 236 students compared with 131.
- •Renmark North School has grown faster over five years (7% 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 Primary School better than Renmark North 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 Primary School and Renmark North School?
About 212 km in a straight line, between Balaklava and Renmark North in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Balaklava Primary School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Renmark North School has 13.9.
How do Balaklava Primary School and Renmark North School rank in SA?
Balaklava Primary School is 288th of 348 and Renmark North School is 291st of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.