Curramulka Primary School vs Riverdale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 83 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Curramulka Primary School
Curramulka · Government primary · R-6
25 students · ICSEA 935
Riverdale Primary School
Salisbury Downs · Government primary · U, R-6
241 students · ICSEA 937
| Measure | Curramulka Primary School Curramulka SA | Riverdale Primary School Salisbury Downs SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #274 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3895 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 25 | 241 |
| Girls / boys | 14 / 11 | 113 / 128 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 935 | 937 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 21.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.8 | 22.4 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 36% | 8% |
| Suburb | Curramulka 5580 | Salisbury Downs 5108 |
| Council area | Yorke Peninsula | Salisbury |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | curramulka.sa.edu.au/ | riverdaleps.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (33.8 vs 33.3).
- •Riverdale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (937 vs 935), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Curramulka Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.3 vs 11.4).
- •Riverdale Primary School is the larger school with 241 students compared with 25.
- •Curramulka Primary School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -13%).
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 Curramulka Primary School better than Riverdale 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 Curramulka Primary School and Riverdale Primary School?
About 83 km in a straight line, between Curramulka and Salisbury Downs in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Curramulka Primary School has 8.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Riverdale Primary School has 11.4.
How do Curramulka Primary School and Riverdale Primary School rank in SA?
Curramulka Primary School is unranked and Riverdale Primary School is 274th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.