East Para Primary School vs Para Hills 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.
East Para Primary School
Para Hills · Government primary · R-6
194 students · ICSEA 994
Para Hills School
Para Hills · Government primary · U, R-6
269 students · ICSEA 978
| Measure | East Para Primary School Para Hills SA | Para Hills School Para Hills SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #220 of 348 | #184 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3254 of 4,908 | #2774 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 194 | 269 |
| Girls / boys | 88 / 106 | 111 / 158 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -45% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 994 | 978 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.2 | 21.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.4 | 12.3 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 10% |
| Suburb | Para Hills 5096 | Para Hills 5096 |
| Council area | Salisbury | Salisbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.epps.sa.edu.au | parahillsschool.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Para Hills School scores higher on the Success Index (48.9 vs 42.4).
- •East Para Primary School has the higher ICSEA (994 vs 978), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Para Hills School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.7).
- •Para Hills School is the larger school with 269 students compared with 194.
- •Para Hills School has grown faster over five years (1% 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 East Para Primary School better than Para Hills School?
On the Success Index, Para Hills School ranks higher (48.9 vs 42.4 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 East Para Primary School and Para Hills School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Para Hills and Para Hills in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
East Para Primary School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Para Hills School has 12.8.
How do East Para Primary School and Para Hills School rank in SA?
East Para Primary School is 220th of 348 and Para Hills School is 184th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.