Burton Primary School vs Manoora Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 84 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Burton Primary School
Burton · Government primary · U, R-6
422 students · ICSEA 946
Manoora Primary School
Manoora · Government primary · R-6
29 students · ICSEA 947
| Measure | Burton Primary School Burton SA | Manoora Primary School Manoora SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #299 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4163 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 422 | 29 |
| Girls / boys | 205 / 217 | 14 / 15 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 946 | 947 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.9 | 2.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.3 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 46% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 17% |
| Suburb | Burton 5110 | Manoora 5414 |
| Council area | Salisbury | Clare and Gilbert Valleys |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.burtonps.sa.edu.au/ | www.manooraps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Manoora Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (31.2 vs 29.5).
- •Manoora Primary School has the higher ICSEA (947 vs 946), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Manoora Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.1).
- •Burton Primary School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 29.
- •Manoora Primary School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -19%).
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 Burton Primary School better than Manoora Primary School?
On the Success Index, Manoora Primary School ranks higher (31.2 vs 29.5 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 Burton Primary School and Manoora Primary School?
About 84 km in a straight line, between Burton and Manoora in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burton Primary School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Manoora Primary School has 11.2.
How do Burton Primary School and Manoora Primary School rank in SA?
Burton Primary School is 299th of 348 and Manoora Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.