Karrendi Primary School vs Warooka Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 113 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Karrendi Primary School
Parafield Gardens · Government primary · U, R-6
259 students · ICSEA 955
Warooka Primary School
Warooka · Government primary · R-6
38 students · ICSEA 955
| Measure | Karrendi Primary School Parafield Gardens SA | Warooka Primary School Warooka SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #215 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3163 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 259 | 38 |
| Girls / boys | 121 / 138 | 20 / 18 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | -49% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 955 | 955 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 8.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.0 | 4.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 2.3 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 8% |
| Suburb | Parafield Gardens 5107 | Warooka 5577 |
| Council area | Salisbury | Yorke Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Remote |
| Website | www.karrendips.sa.edu.au | www.warookaps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Karrendi Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (43.7 vs 34.1).
- •Warooka Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 12.9).
- •Karrendi Primary School is the larger school with 259 students compared with 38.
- •Karrendi Primary School has grown faster over five years (18% vs -49%).
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 Karrendi Primary School better than Warooka Primary School?
On the Success Index, Karrendi Primary School ranks higher (43.7 vs 34.1 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 Karrendi Primary School and Warooka Primary School?
About 113 km in a straight line, between Parafield Gardens and Warooka in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Karrendi Primary School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Warooka Primary School has 8.6.
How do Karrendi Primary School and Warooka Primary School rank in SA?
Karrendi Primary School is 215th of 348 and Warooka Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.