Kingston-on-Murray Primary School vs Wallaroo Mines Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 246 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kingston-on-Murray Primary School
Kingston On Murray · Government primary · R-6
17 students · ICSEA 898
Wallaroo Mines Primary School
Kadina · Government primary · R-6
92 students · ICSEA 899
| Measure | Kingston-on-Murray Primary School Kingston On Murray SA | Wallaroo Mines Primary School Kadina SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 12 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #346 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4830 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 17 | 92 |
| Girls / boys | 4 / 13 | 48 / 44 |
| Foundation intake | 3 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 898 | 899 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 69% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | – | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 5.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.2 | 8.1 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 17% |
| Suburb | Kingston On Murray 5331 | Kadina 5554 |
| Council area | Loxton Waikerie | Copper Coast |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.komps.sa.edu.au | www.walminesps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Wallaroo Mines Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (18.8 vs 12.0).
- •Wallaroo Mines Primary School has the higher ICSEA (899 vs 898), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wallaroo Mines Primary School is the larger school with 92 students compared with 17.
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 Kingston-on-Murray Primary School better than Wallaroo Mines Primary School?
On the Success Index, Wallaroo Mines Primary School ranks higher (18.8 vs 12.0 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 Kingston-on-Murray Primary School and Wallaroo Mines Primary School?
About 246 km in a straight line, between Kingston On Murray and Kadina in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Kingston-on-Murray Primary School and Wallaroo Mines Primary School rank in SA?
Kingston-on-Murray Primary School is unranked and Wallaroo Mines Primary School is 346th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.