Berri Primary School vs Riverland Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.5 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
Riverland Special School
Berri · Government special · U
66 students · ICSEA 920
| Measure | Berri Primary School Berri SA | Riverland Special School Berri SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #275 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3906 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | U, R-6 | U |
| Students | 250 | 66 |
| Girls / boys | 123 / 127 | 24 / 42 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 923 | 920 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 5.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.2 | 12.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.3 | 17.2 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 24% |
| Suburb | Berri 5343 | Berri 5343 |
| Council area | Berri Barmera | Berri Barmera |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.berrips.sa.edu.au | www.riverlansp.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Berri Primary School has the higher ICSEA (923 vs 920), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Riverland Special School has fewer students per teacher (5.4 vs 10.8).
- •Berri Primary School is the larger school with 250 students compared with 66.
- •Riverland Special School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -9%).
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 Riverland Special 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 Berri Primary School and Riverland Special School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Berri and Berri in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Berri Primary School has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Riverland Special School has 5.4.
How do Berri Primary School and Riverland Special School rank in SA?
Berri Primary School is 275th of 348 and Riverland Special School is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.