Keller Road Primary School vs Madison Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Keller Road Primary School
Salisbury East · Government primary · U, R-6
239 students · ICSEA 941
Madison Park School
Salisbury East · Government primary · U, R-6
188 students · ICSEA 923
| Measure | Keller Road Primary School Salisbury East SA | Madison Park School Salisbury East SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #236 of 348 | #311 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3441 of 4,908 | #4380 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 239 | 188 |
| Girls / boys | 117 / 122 | 81 / 107 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | -40% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 941 | 923 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 9.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.6 | 20.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.1 | 30.0 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 9% |
| Suburb | Salisbury East 5109 | Salisbury East 5109 |
| Council area | Salisbury | Salisbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kellerrdps.sa.edu.au | www.madisonps.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Keller Road Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (39.7 vs 26.7).
- •Keller Road Primary School has the higher ICSEA (941 vs 923), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Madison Park School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 11.1).
- •Keller Road Primary School is the larger school with 239 students compared with 188.
- •Keller Road Primary School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -40%).
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 Keller Road Primary School better than Madison Park School?
On the Success Index, Keller Road Primary School ranks higher (39.7 vs 26.7 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 Keller Road Primary School and Madison Park School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Salisbury East and Salisbury East in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Keller Road Primary School has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Madison Park School has 9.4.
How do Keller Road Primary School and Madison Park School rank in SA?
Keller Road Primary School is 236th of 348 and Madison Park School is 311th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.