Clare Primary School vs Ridgehaven Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 109 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clare Primary School
Clare · Government primary · U, R-6
250 students · ICSEA 983
Ridgehaven Primary School
Ridgehaven · Government primary · U, R-6
222 students · ICSEA 983
| Measure | Clare Primary School Clare SA | Ridgehaven Primary School Ridgehaven SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #203 of 348 | #267 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3031 of 4,908 | #3824 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 250 | 222 |
| Girls / boys | 126 / 124 | 106 / 116 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 983 | 983 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.1 | 13.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 9.4 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 9% |
| Suburb | Clare 5453 | Ridgehaven 5097 |
| Council area | Clare and Gilbert Valleys | Tea Tree Gully |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.clareps.sa.edu.au | www.ridgehaven.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Clare Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (45.7 vs 34.3).
- •Clare Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.1).
- •Clare Primary School is the larger school with 250 students compared with 222.
- •Clare Primary School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -16%).
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 Clare Primary School better than Ridgehaven Primary School?
On the Success Index, Clare Primary School ranks higher (45.7 vs 34.3 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 Clare Primary School and Ridgehaven Primary School?
About 109 km in a straight line, between Clare and Ridgehaven in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clare Primary School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ridgehaven Primary School has 16.1.
How do Clare Primary School and Ridgehaven Primary School rank in SA?
Clare Primary School is 203rd of 348 and Ridgehaven Primary School is 267th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.