Kapunda High School vs Kapunda Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 885 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kapunda High School
Kapunda · Government high school · 7-12
594 students · ICSEA 972
Kapunda Primary School
Kapunda · Government primary · R-6
274 students · ICSEA 987
| Measure | Kapunda High School Kapunda SA | Kapunda Primary School Kapunda SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #57 of 84 | #239 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #984 of 1,472 | #3466 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 594 | 274 |
| Girls / boys | 273 / 321 | 126 / 148 |
| Foundation intake | – | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | 114 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 76 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 972 | 987 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.8 | 17.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.8 | 13.4 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 6% |
| Suburb | Kapunda 5373 | Kapunda 5373 |
| Council area | Light | Light |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.kapundahs.sa.edu.au | www.kapundaps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (38.8 vs 39.4).
- •Kapunda Primary School has the higher ICSEA (987 vs 972), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kapunda High School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.7).
- •Kapunda High School is the larger school with 594 students compared with 274.
- •Kapunda High School has grown faster over five years (25% vs -16%).
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 Kapunda High School better than Kapunda Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kapunda High School and Kapunda Primary School?
About 885 m in a straight line, between Kapunda and Kapunda in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kapunda High School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kapunda Primary School has 15.7.
How do Kapunda High School and Kapunda Primary School rank in SA?
Kapunda High School is 57th of 84 and Kapunda Primary School is 239th of 348 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.