Craigmore High School vs Playford Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Craigmore High School
Blakeview · Government high school · U, 7-12
1,245 students · ICSEA 916
Playford Primary School
Craigmore · Government primary · U, R-6
398 students · ICSEA 944
| Measure | Craigmore High School Blakeview SA | Playford Primary School Craigmore SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 18 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #79 of 84 | #325 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1426 of 1,472 | #4517 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | U, 7-12 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 1,245 | 398 |
| Girls / boys | 578 / 667 | 201 / 197 |
| Foundation intake | – | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | 210 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 127 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | -45% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 916 | 944 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 66% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 94.5 | 30.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 55.5 | 30.0 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 8% |
| Suburb | Blakeview 5114 | Craigmore 5114 |
| Council area | Playford | Playford |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.craigmorehs.sa.edu.au | playfordps.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Playford Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (24.8 vs 18.4).
- •Playford Primary School has the higher ICSEA (944 vs 916), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Craigmore High School is the larger school with 1,245 students compared with 398.
- •Craigmore High School has grown faster over five years (20% vs -45%).
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 Craigmore High School better than Playford Primary School?
On the Success Index, Playford Primary School ranks higher (24.8 vs 18.4 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 Craigmore High School and Playford Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Blakeview and Craigmore in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Craigmore High School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Playford Primary School has 13.0.
How do Craigmore High School and Playford Primary School rank in SA?
Craigmore High School is 79th of 84 and Playford Primary School is 325th of 348 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.