Basket Range Primary School vs Spalding Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 161 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Basket Range Primary School
Basket Range · Government primary · R-6
6 students · ICSEA 1058
Spalding Primary School
Spalding · Government primary · R-6
19 students · ICSEA 1057
| Measure | Basket Range Primary School Basket Range SA | Spalding Primary School Spalding SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 6 | 19 |
| Girls / boys | 1 / 5 | 5 / 14 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1058 | 1057 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.4 | 1.7 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 5% |
| Suburb | Basket Range 5138 | Spalding 5454 |
| Council area | Adelaide Hills | Northern Areas |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.basketrangeps.sa.edu.au/ | www.spaldingps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Spalding Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (68.1 vs 65.1).
- •Basket Range Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1058 vs 1057), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Spalding Primary School is the larger school with 19 students compared with 6.
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 Basket Range Primary School better than Spalding Primary School?
On the Success Index, Spalding Primary School ranks higher (68.1 vs 65.1 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 Basket Range Primary School and Spalding Primary School?
About 161 km in a straight line, between Basket Range and Spalding in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Basket Range Primary School and Spalding Primary School rank in SA?
Basket Range Primary School is unranked and Spalding Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.