Lake Windemere B-6 School vs Settlers Farm Campus R-6
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 2.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Windemere B-6 School
Salisbury North · Government primary · U, R-6
426 students · ICSEA 924
Settlers Farm Campus R-6
Paralowie · Government primary · R-6
597 students · ICSEA 951
| Measure | Lake Windemere B-6 School Salisbury North SA | Settlers Farm Campus R-6 Paralowie SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #318 of 348 | #319 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #4439 of 4,908 | #4468 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 426 | 597 |
| Girls / boys | 186 / 240 | 291 / 306 |
| Foundation intake | 81 | 95 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 924 | 951 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.0 | 37.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.6 | 20.4 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 39% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 6% |
| Suburb | Salisbury North 5108 | Paralowie 5108 |
| Council area | Salisbury | Salisbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lakewindemere.sa.edu.au/ | settlersr6.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (25.9 vs 25.4).
- •Settlers Farm Campus R-6 has the higher ICSEA (951 vs 924), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lake Windemere B-6 School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.0).
- •Settlers Farm Campus R-6 is the larger school with 597 students compared with 426.
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 Lake Windemere B-6 School better than Settlers Farm Campus R-6?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lake Windemere B-6 School and Settlers Farm Campus R-6?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Salisbury North and Paralowie in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lake Windemere B-6 School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Settlers Farm Campus R-6 has 16.0.
How do Lake Windemere B-6 School and Settlers Farm Campus R-6 rank in SA?
Lake Windemere B-6 School is 318th of 348 and Settlers Farm Campus R-6 is 319th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.