Madison Park School vs Para Hills High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Madison Park School
Salisbury East · Government primary · U, R-6
188 students · ICSEA 923
Para Hills High School
Para Hills West · Government high school · U, 7-12
670 students · ICSEA 948
| Measure | Madison Park School Salisbury East SA | Para Hills High School Para Hills West SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #311 of 348 | #49 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #4380 of 4,908 | #933 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | U, 7-12 |
| Students | 188 | 670 |
| Girls / boys | 81 / 107 | 291 / 379 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 122 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 71 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -40% | +36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 923 | 948 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.0 | 53.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.0 | 30.0 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 10% |
| Suburb | Salisbury East 5109 | Para Hills West 5096 |
| Council area | Salisbury | Salisbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.madisonps.sa.edu.au/ | www.phhs.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Para Hills High School scores higher on the Success Index (41.0 vs 26.7).
- •Para Hills High School has the higher ICSEA (948 vs 923), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Madison Park School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.5).
- •Para Hills High School is the larger school with 670 students compared with 188.
- •Para Hills High School has grown faster over five years (36% vs -40%).
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 Madison Park School better than Para Hills High School?
On the Success Index, Para Hills High School ranks higher (41.0 vs 26.7 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 Madison Park School and Para Hills High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Salisbury East and Para Hills West in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Madison Park School has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Para Hills High School has 12.5.
How do Madison Park School and Para Hills High School rank in SA?
Madison Park School is 311th of 348 and Para Hills High School is 49th of 84 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.