Madison Park School vs Salisbury East High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 989 m 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
Salisbury East High School
Salisbury East · Government high school · U, 7-12
1,008 students · ICSEA 941
| Measure | Madison Park School Salisbury East SA | Salisbury East High School Salisbury East SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #311 of 348 | #74 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #4380 of 4,908 | #1371 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | U, 7-12 |
| Students | 188 | 1,008 |
| Girls / boys | 81 / 107 | 503 / 505 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 158 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 145 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -40% | +23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 923 | 941 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.0 | 77.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.0 | 35.4 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 6% |
| Suburb | Salisbury East 5109 | Salisbury East 5109 |
| Council area | Salisbury | Salisbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.madisonps.sa.edu.au/ | www.sehs.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Madison Park School scores higher on the Success Index (26.7 vs 22.5).
- •Salisbury East High School has the higher ICSEA (941 vs 923), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Madison Park School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.9).
- •Salisbury East High School is the larger school with 1,008 students compared with 188.
- •Salisbury East High School has grown faster over five years (23% 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 Salisbury East High School?
On the Success Index, Madison Park School ranks higher (26.7 vs 22.5 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 Salisbury East High School?
About 989 m in a straight line, between Salisbury East and Salisbury East in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Madison Park School has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Salisbury East High School has 12.9.
How do Madison Park School and Salisbury East High School rank in SA?
Madison Park School is 311th of 348 and Salisbury East High School is 74th of 84 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.