Kangarilla Primary School vs Meadows Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 10.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kangarilla Primary School
Kangarilla · Government primary · R-6
30 students · ICSEA 1018
Meadows Primary School
Meadows · Government primary · R-6
193 students · ICSEA 1013
| Measure | Kangarilla Primary School Kangarilla SA | Meadows Primary School Meadows SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #193 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2921 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 30 | 193 |
| Girls / boys | 13 / 17 | 94 / 99 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -41% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1018 | 1013 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 16.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.3 | 11.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 6.6 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 4% |
| Suburb | Kangarilla 5157 | Meadows 5201 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Mount Barker |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.kangaps.sa.edu.au | www.meadowsps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kangarilla Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (54.4 vs 46.9).
- •Kangarilla Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1018 vs 1013), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kangarilla Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 16.9).
- •Meadows Primary School is the larger school with 193 students compared with 30.
- •Meadows Primary School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -41%).
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 Kangarilla Primary School better than Meadows Primary School?
On the Success Index, Kangarilla Primary School ranks higher (54.4 vs 46.9 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 Kangarilla Primary School and Meadows Primary School?
About 10.0 km in a straight line, between Kangarilla and Meadows in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kangarilla Primary School has 9.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Meadows Primary School has 16.9.
How do Kangarilla Primary School and Meadows Primary School rank in SA?
Kangarilla Primary School is unranked and Meadows Primary School is 193rd of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.