Christ the King School vs Paringa Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Christ the King School
Warradale · Catholic primary · R-6
179 students · ICSEA 1079
Paringa Park Primary School
North Brighton · Government primary · U, R-6
515 students · ICSEA 1101
| Measure | Christ the King School Warradale SA | Paringa Park Primary School North Brighton SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #60 of 348 | #65 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1043 of 4,908 | #1077 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 179 | 515 |
| Girls / boys | 79 / 100 | 259 / 256 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 94 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1079 | 1101 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.1 | 30.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.7 | 11.3 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Warradale 5046 | North Brighton 5048 |
| Council area | Marion | Holdfast Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.christking.catholic.edu.au | www.paringpkps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (69.6 vs 69.3).
- •Paringa Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1101 vs 1079), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Christ the King School has fewer students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.7).
- •Paringa Park Primary School is the larger school with 515 students compared with 179.
- •Christ the King School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -8%).
- •Christ the King School is a catholic school while Paringa Park Primary School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Christ the King School better than Paringa Park Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Christ the King School and Paringa Park Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Warradale and North Brighton in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Christ the King School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Paringa Park Primary School has 16.7.
How do Christ the King School and Paringa Park Primary School rank in SA?
Christ the King School is 60th of 348 and Paringa Park Primary School is 65th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.