Kongorong Primary School vs Renmark Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 415 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kongorong Primary School
Kongorong · Government primary · R-6
19 students · ICSEA 911
Renmark Primary School
Renmark · Government primary · R-6
219 students · ICSEA 911
| Measure | Kongorong Primary School Kongorong SA | Renmark Primary School Renmark SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 14 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #300 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4174 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 19 | 219 |
| Girls / boys | 9 / 10 | 115 / 104 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 911 | 911 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 65% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | – | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.2 | 17.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 12.7 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 19% |
| Suburb | Kongorong 5291 | Renmark 5341 |
| Council area | Grant | Renmark Paringa |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.kongoc7.sa.edu.au | renmarkps.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Renmark Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (29.4 vs 14.0).
- •Renmark Primary School is the larger school with 219 students compared with 19.
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 Kongorong Primary School better than Renmark Primary School?
On the Success Index, Renmark Primary School ranks higher (29.4 vs 14.0 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 Kongorong Primary School and Renmark Primary School?
About 415 km in a straight line, between Kongorong and Renmark in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Kongorong Primary School and Renmark Primary School rank in SA?
Kongorong Primary School is unranked and Renmark Primary School is 300th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.