Berri Primary School vs Monash Primary and Preschool
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 5.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Berri Primary School
Berri · Government primary · U, R-6
250 students · ICSEA 923
Monash Primary and Preschool
Monash · Government primary · R-6
101 students · ICSEA 961
| Measure | Berri Primary School Berri SA | Monash Primary and Preschool Monash SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #275 of 348 | #280 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3906 of 4,908 | #3953 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 250 | 101 |
| Girls / boys | 123 / 127 | 49 / 52 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -40% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 923 | 961 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.2 | 7.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.3 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 9% |
| Suburb | Berri 5343 | Monash 5342 |
| Council area | Berri Barmera | Berri Barmera |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.berrips.sa.edu.au | www.monashps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (33.1 vs 32.5).
- •Monash Primary and Preschool has the higher ICSEA (961 vs 923), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Berri Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.8).
- •Berri Primary School is the larger school with 250 students compared with 101.
- •Berri Primary School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -40%).
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 Berri Primary School better than Monash Primary and Preschool?
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 Berri Primary School and Monash Primary and Preschool?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Berri and Monash in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Berri Primary School has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Monash Primary and Preschool has 13.8.
How do Berri Primary School and Monash Primary and Preschool rank in SA?
Berri Primary School is 275th of 348 and Monash Primary and Preschool is 280th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.