Kongorong Primary School vs Salisbury Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 388 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
Salisbury Primary School
Salisbury · Government primary · U, R-6
360 students · ICSEA 913
| Measure | Kongorong Primary School Kongorong SA | Salisbury Primary School Salisbury SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 14 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #306 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4307 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 19 | 360 |
| Girls / boys | 9 / 10 | 166 / 194 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 911 | 913 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 65% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | – | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.2 | 27.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 17.5 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 66% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 4% |
| Suburb | Kongorong 5291 | Salisbury 5108 |
| Council area | Grant | Salisbury |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kongoc7.sa.edu.au | salisburyprimaryschool.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Salisbury Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (27.6 vs 14.0).
- •Salisbury Primary School has the higher ICSEA (913 vs 911), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Salisbury Primary School is the larger school with 360 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 Salisbury Primary School?
On the Success Index, Salisbury Primary School ranks higher (27.6 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 Salisbury Primary School?
About 388 km in a straight line, between Kongorong and Salisbury 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 Salisbury Primary School rank in SA?
Kongorong Primary School is unranked and Salisbury Primary School is 306th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.