Frances Primary School vs Mallala Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 336 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Frances Primary School
Frances · Government primary · R-6
26 students · ICSEA 981
Mallala Primary School
Mallala · Government primary · R-6
116 students · ICSEA 982
| Measure | Frances Primary School Frances SA | Mallala Primary School Mallala SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #235 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3419 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 26 | 116 |
| Girls / boys | 10 / 16 | 35 / 81 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 981 | 982 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 7.0 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.7 | 7.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 6.2 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 6% |
| Suburb | Frances 5262 | Mallala 5502 |
| Council area | Naracoorte Lucindale | Adelaide Plains |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.francesps.sa.edu.au | www.mallalac7.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Frances Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (43.9 vs 40.1).
- •Mallala Primary School has the higher ICSEA (982 vs 981), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Frances Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.0 vs 16.6).
- •Mallala Primary School is the larger school with 116 students compared with 26.
- •Frances Primary School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -33%).
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 Frances Primary School better than Mallala Primary School?
On the Success Index, Frances Primary School ranks higher (43.9 vs 40.1 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 Frances Primary School and Mallala Primary School?
About 336 km in a straight line, between Frances and Mallala in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Frances Primary School has 7.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mallala Primary School has 16.6.
How do Frances Primary School and Mallala Primary School rank in SA?
Frances Primary School is unranked and Mallala Primary School is 235th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.