Kidman Park Primary School vs Macclesfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 41 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kidman Park Primary School
Kidman Park · Government primary · U, R-6
485 students · ICSEA 1053
Macclesfield Primary School
Macclesfield · Government primary · R-6
79 students · ICSEA 1053
| Measure | Kidman Park Primary School Kidman Park SA | Macclesfield Primary School Macclesfield SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #140 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2050 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 485 | 79 |
| Girls / boys | 230 / 255 | 37 / 42 |
| Foundation intake | 82 | 13 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1053 | 1053 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.3 | 5.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.8 | 2.7 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 0% |
| Suburb | Kidman Park 5025 | Macclesfield 5153 |
| Council area | Charles Sturt | Mount Barker |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.kidmanpkps.sa.edu.au | www.maccyps.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Macclesfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (63.3 vs 58.5).
- •Macclesfield Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.5).
- •Kidman Park Primary School is the larger school with 485 students compared with 79.
- •Macclesfield Primary School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -5%).
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 Kidman Park Primary School better than Macclesfield Primary School?
On the Success Index, Macclesfield Primary School ranks higher (63.3 vs 58.5 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 Kidman Park Primary School and Macclesfield Primary School?
About 41 km in a straight line, between Kidman Park and Macclesfield in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kidman Park Primary School has 16.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Macclesfield Primary School has 13.6.
How do Kidman Park Primary School and Macclesfield Primary School rank in SA?
Kidman Park Primary School is 140th of 348 and Macclesfield Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.