Frances Primary School vs Para Hills West Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 297 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
Para Hills West Primary School
Para Hills West · Government primary · U, R-6
287 students · ICSEA 981
| Measure | Frances Primary School Frances SA | Para Hills West Primary School Para Hills West SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #159 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2393 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 26 | 287 |
| Girls / boys | 10 / 16 | 130 / 157 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +45% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 981 | 981 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 7.0 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.7 | 21.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 14.2 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 71% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 5% |
| Suburb | Frances 5262 | Para Hills West 5096 |
| Council area | Naracoorte Lucindale | Salisbury |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.francesps.sa.edu.au | www.parahilwps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Para Hills West Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (54.2 vs 43.9).
- •Frances Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.0 vs 13.1).
- •Para Hills West Primary School is the larger school with 287 students compared with 26.
- •Para Hills West Primary School has grown faster over five years (45% vs -7%).
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 Para Hills West Primary School?
On the Success Index, Para Hills West Primary School ranks higher (54.2 vs 43.9 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 Para Hills West Primary School?
About 297 km in a straight line, between Frances and Para Hills West in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Frances Primary School has 7.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Para Hills West Primary School has 13.1.
How do Frances Primary School and Para Hills West Primary School rank in SA?
Frances Primary School is unranked and Para Hills West Primary School is 159th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.