Blanchetown Primary School vs Snowtown Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 143 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
Snowtown Primary School
Snowtown · Government primary · R-6
35 students · ICSEA 965
| Measure | Blanchetown Primary School Blanchetown SA | Snowtown Primary School Snowtown SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 11 | 35 |
| Girls / boys | 6 / 5 | 14 / 21 |
| Foundation intake | 1 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 965 | 965 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | – | 8.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.9 | 4.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.9 | 4.3 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 14% |
| Suburb | Blanchetown 5357 | Snowtown 5520 |
| Council area | Mid Murray | Wakefield |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.blanchtnps.sa.edu.au | snowtownps.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Snowtown Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (38.2 vs 32.8).
- •Snowtown Primary School is the larger school with 35 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 Snowtown Primary School?
On the Success Index, Snowtown Primary School ranks higher (38.2 vs 32.8 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 Snowtown Primary School?
About 143 km in a straight line, between Blanchetown and Snowtown 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 Snowtown Primary School rank in SA?
Blanchetown Primary School is unranked and Snowtown Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.