Central Yorke School vs Paralowie School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 97 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Central Yorke School
Maitland · Government combined · R-12
132 students · ICSEA 854
Paralowie School
Paralowie · Government combined · R-12
1,373 students · ICSEA 909
| Measure | Central Yorke School Maitland SA | Paralowie School Paralowie SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #138 of 145 | #145 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #1172 of 1,259 | #1255 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | R-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 132 | 1,373 |
| Girls / boys | 55 / 77 | 642 / 731 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 78 |
| Year 7 cohort | 9 | 139 |
| Year 12 cohort | 4 | 102 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -46% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 854 | 909 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 5.6 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.7 | 99.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.3 | 54.8 |
| Language background other than English | 45% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 50% | 11% |
| Suburb | Maitland 5573 | Paralowie 5108 |
| Council area | Yorke Peninsula | Salisbury |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | centralyorkeschool.sa.edu.au | www.paralowie.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Central Yorke School scores higher on the Success Index (25.7 vs 18.6).
- •Paralowie School has the higher ICSEA (909 vs 854), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Central Yorke School has fewer students per teacher (5.6 vs 13.9).
- •Paralowie School is the larger school with 1,373 students compared with 132.
- •Paralowie School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -46%).
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 Central Yorke School better than Paralowie School?
On the Success Index, Central Yorke School ranks higher (25.7 vs 18.6 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 Central Yorke School and Paralowie School?
About 97 km in a straight line, between Maitland and Paralowie in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Central Yorke School has 5.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Paralowie School has 13.9.
How do Central Yorke School and Paralowie School rank in SA?
Central Yorke School is 138th of 145 and Paralowie School is 145th of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.