Bordertown High School vs Bordertown Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 0 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bordertown High School
Bordertown · Government high school · 7-12
307 students · ICSEA 969
Bordertown Primary School
Bordertown · Government primary · R-6
311 students · ICSEA 966
| Measure | Bordertown High School Bordertown SA | Bordertown Primary School Bordertown SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #55 of 84 | #314 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #972 of 1,472 | #4406 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 307 | 311 |
| Girls / boys | 154 / 153 | 161 / 150 |
| Foundation intake | – | 63 |
| Year 7 cohort | 74 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 37 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +43% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 969 | 966 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.4 | 18.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 13.1 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Bordertown 5268 | Bordertown 5268 |
| Council area | Tatiara | Tatiara |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.borderhs.sa.edu.au | bordertownps.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Bordertown High School scores higher on the Success Index (39.3 vs 26.3).
- •Bordertown High School has the higher ICSEA (969 vs 966), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bordertown High School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 17.0).
- •Bordertown Primary School is the larger school with 311 students compared with 307.
- •Bordertown High School has grown faster over five years (43% 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 Bordertown High School better than Bordertown Primary School?
On the Success Index, Bordertown High School ranks higher (39.3 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 Bordertown High School and Bordertown Primary School?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Bordertown and Bordertown in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bordertown High School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bordertown Primary School has 17.0.
How do Bordertown High School and Bordertown Primary School rank in SA?
Bordertown High School is 55th of 84 and Bordertown Primary School is 314th of 348 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.