Challa Gardens Primary School vs Mallala Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 49 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Challa Gardens Primary School
Kilkenny · Government primary · U, R-6
251 students · ICSEA 982
Mallala Primary School
Mallala · Government primary · R-6
116 students · ICSEA 982
| Measure | Challa Gardens Primary School Kilkenny SA | Mallala Primary School Mallala SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #192 of 348 | #235 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2911 of 4,908 | #3419 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 251 | 116 |
| Girls / boys | 116 / 135 | 35 / 81 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | -33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 982 | 982 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.9 | 7.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 6.2 |
| Language background other than English | 68% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 6% |
| Suburb | Kilkenny 5009 | Mallala 5502 |
| Council area | Charles Sturt | Adelaide Plains |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.challaps.sa.edu.au | www.mallalac7.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Challa Gardens Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (47.0 vs 40.1).
- •Challa Gardens Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 16.6).
- •Challa Gardens Primary School is the larger school with 251 students compared with 116.
- •Challa Gardens Primary School has grown faster over five years (-22% vs -33%).
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 Challa Gardens Primary School better than Mallala Primary School?
On the Success Index, Challa Gardens Primary School ranks higher (47.0 vs 40.1 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 Challa Gardens Primary School and Mallala Primary School?
About 49 km in a straight line, between Kilkenny and Mallala in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Challa Gardens Primary School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mallala Primary School has 16.6.
How do Challa Gardens Primary School and Mallala Primary School rank in SA?
Challa Gardens Primary School is 192nd of 348 and Mallala Primary School is 235th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.