Blanchetown Primary School vs Bordertown Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 242 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blanchetown Primary School
Blanchetown · Government primary · R-6
11 students · ICSEA 965
Bordertown Primary School
Bordertown · Government primary · R-6
311 students · ICSEA 966
| Measure | Blanchetown Primary School Blanchetown SA | Bordertown Primary School Bordertown SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #314 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4406 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 11 | 311 |
| Girls / boys | 6 / 5 | 161 / 150 |
| Foundation intake | 1 | 63 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 965 | 966 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | – | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.9 | 18.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.9 | 13.1 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 4% |
| Suburb | Blanchetown 5357 | Bordertown 5268 |
| Council area | Mid Murray | Tatiara |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.blanchtnps.sa.edu.au | bordertownps.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Blanchetown Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (32.8 vs 26.3).
- •Bordertown Primary School has the higher ICSEA (966 vs 965), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bordertown Primary School is the larger school with 311 students compared with 11.
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 Blanchetown Primary School better than Bordertown Primary School?
On the Success Index, Blanchetown Primary School ranks higher (32.8 vs 26.3 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 Blanchetown Primary School and Bordertown Primary School?
About 242 km in a straight line, between Blanchetown and Bordertown in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Blanchetown Primary School and Bordertown Primary School rank in SA?
Blanchetown Primary School is unranked and Bordertown Primary School is 314th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.