Kadina Memorial School vs Wallaroo Mines Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 927 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kadina Memorial School
Kadina · Government combined · U, R-12
1,184 students · ICSEA 951
Wallaroo Mines Primary School
Kadina · Government primary · R-6
92 students · ICSEA 899
| Measure | Kadina Memorial School Kadina SA | Wallaroo Mines Primary School Kadina SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #112 of 145 | #346 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #990 of 1,259 | #4830 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 1,184 | 92 |
| Girls / boys | 564 / 620 | 48 / 44 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | 118 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 67 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 951 | 899 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 103.5 | 5.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 56.6 | 8.1 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 17% |
| Suburb | Kadina 5554 | Kadina 5554 |
| Council area | Copper Coast | Copper Coast |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.kms.sa.edu.au | www.walminesps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kadina Memorial School scores higher on the Success Index (33.7 vs 18.8).
- •Kadina Memorial School has the higher ICSEA (951 vs 899), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kadina Memorial School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 16.4).
- •Kadina Memorial School is the larger school with 1,184 students compared with 92.
- •Kadina Memorial School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -23%).
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 Kadina Memorial School better than Wallaroo Mines Primary School?
On the Success Index, Kadina Memorial School ranks higher (33.7 vs 18.8 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 Kadina Memorial School and Wallaroo Mines Primary School?
About 927 m in a straight line, between Kadina and Kadina in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kadina Memorial School has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wallaroo Mines Primary School has 16.4.
How do Kadina Memorial School and Wallaroo Mines Primary School rank in SA?
Kadina Memorial School is 112th of 145 and Wallaroo Mines Primary School is 346th of 348 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.