Balaklava Primary School vs Risdon Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 112 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
Risdon Park Primary School
Port Pirie · Government primary · R-6
300 students · ICSEA 944
| Measure | Balaklava Primary School Balaklava SA | Risdon Park Primary School Port Pirie SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #288 of 348 | #258 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #4054 of 4,908 | #3736 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 236 | 300 |
| Girls / boys | 118 / 118 | 147 / 153 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 945 | 944 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.6 | 22.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.2 | 13.0 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 15% |
| Suburb | Balaklava 5461 | Port Pirie 5540 |
| Council area | Wakefield | Port Pirie |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.balakr7.sa.edu.au | www.risdonpkps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Risdon Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (35.5 vs 30.9).
- •Balaklava Primary School has the higher ICSEA (945 vs 944), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Risdon Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.2).
- •Risdon Park Primary School is the larger school with 300 students compared with 236.
- •Risdon Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (-4% 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 Risdon Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Risdon Park Primary School ranks higher (35.5 vs 30.9 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 Risdon Park Primary School?
About 112 km in a straight line, between Balaklava and Port Pirie in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Balaklava Primary School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Risdon Park Primary School has 13.2.
How do Balaklava Primary School and Risdon Park Primary School rank in SA?
Balaklava Primary School is 288th of 348 and Risdon Park Primary School is 258th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.