Echunga Primary and Preschool vs Mount Barker High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 6.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Echunga Primary and Preschool
Echunga · Government primary · R-6
149 students · ICSEA 1042
Mount Barker High School
Mount Barker · Government high school · U, 7-12
1,061 students · ICSEA 1010
| Measure | Echunga Primary and Preschool Echunga SA | Mount Barker High School Mount Barker SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #116 of 348 | #32 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #1683 of 4,908 | #650 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, 7-12 |
| Students | 149 | 1,061 |
| Girls / boys | 71 / 78 | 487 / 574 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 133 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 152 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +67% | +51% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1042 | 1010 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 73.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.7 | 41.5 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Echunga 5153 | Mount Barker 5251 |
| Council area | Mount Barker | Mount Barker |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.echungaps.sa.edu.au | www.mtbhs.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Echunga Primary and Preschool scores higher on the Success Index (62.6 vs 54.2).
- •Echunga Primary and Preschool has the higher ICSEA (1042 vs 1010), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Barker High School is the larger school with 1,061 students compared with 149.
- •Echunga Primary and Preschool has grown faster over five years (67% vs 51%).
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 Echunga Primary and Preschool better than Mount Barker High School?
On the Success Index, Echunga Primary and Preschool ranks higher (62.6 vs 54.2 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 Echunga Primary and Preschool and Mount Barker High School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Echunga and Mount Barker in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Echunga Primary and Preschool has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Barker High School has 14.4.
How do Echunga Primary and Preschool and Mount Barker High School rank in SA?
Echunga Primary and Preschool is 116th of 348 and Mount Barker High School is 32nd of 84 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.