Findon High School vs Kidman Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Findon High School
Findon · Government high school · U, 7-12
467 students · ICSEA 978
Kidman Park Primary School
Kidman Park · Government primary · U, R-6
485 students · ICSEA 1053
| Measure | Findon High School Findon SA | Kidman Park Primary School Kidman Park SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #30 of 84 | #140 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #605 of 1,472 | #2050 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | U, 7-12 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 467 | 485 |
| Girls / boys | 203 / 264 | 230 / 255 |
| Foundation intake | – | 82 |
| Year 7 cohort | 65 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 71 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +85% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 978 | 1053 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.5 | 29.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.9 | 22.8 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 5% |
| Suburb | Findon 5023 | Kidman Park 5025 |
| Council area | Charles Sturt | Charles Sturt |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.findonhs.sa.edu.au | www.kidmanpkps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kidman Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (58.5 vs 56.0).
- •Kidman Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1053 vs 978), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Findon High School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 16.5).
- •Kidman Park Primary School is the larger school with 485 students compared with 467.
- •Findon High School has grown faster over five years (85% vs -5%).
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 Findon High School better than Kidman Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Kidman Park Primary School ranks higher (58.5 vs 56.0 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 Findon High School and Kidman Park Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Findon and Kidman Park in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Findon High School has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kidman Park Primary School has 16.5.
How do Findon High School and Kidman Park Primary School rank in SA?
Findon High School is 30th of 84 and Kidman Park Primary School is 140th of 348 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.