Blakeview Primary School vs Craigmore High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 389 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blakeview Primary School
Blakeview · Government primary · U, R-6
542 students · ICSEA 921
Craigmore High School
Blakeview · Government high school · U, 7-12
1,245 students · ICSEA 916
| Measure | Blakeview Primary School Blakeview SA | Craigmore High School Blakeview SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #333 of 348 | #79 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #4642 of 4,908 | #1426 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | U, 7-12 |
| Students | 542 | 1,245 |
| Girls / boys | 257 / 285 | 578 / 667 |
| Foundation intake | 80 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 210 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 127 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 921 | 916 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.6 | 94.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 39.3 | 55.5 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 12% |
| Suburb | Blakeview 5114 | Blakeview 5114 |
| Council area | Playford | Playford |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.blakevwps.sa.edu.au | www.craigmorehs.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Blakeview Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (22.7 vs 18.4).
- •Blakeview Primary School has the higher ICSEA (921 vs 916), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Craigmore High School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.7).
- •Craigmore High School is the larger school with 1,245 students compared with 542.
- •Craigmore High School has grown faster over five years (20% vs -22%).
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 Blakeview Primary School better than Craigmore High School?
On the Success Index, Blakeview Primary School ranks higher (22.7 vs 18.4 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 Blakeview Primary School and Craigmore High School?
About 389 m in a straight line, between Blakeview and Blakeview in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blakeview Primary School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Craigmore High School has 13.2.
How do Blakeview Primary School and Craigmore High School rank in SA?
Blakeview Primary School is 333rd of 348 and Craigmore High School is 79th of 84 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.