Mallala Primary School vs Northfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 47 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mallala Primary School
Mallala · Government primary · R-6
116 students · ICSEA 982
Northfield Primary School
Northfield · Government primary · R-6
352 students · ICSEA 982
| Measure | Mallala Primary School Mallala SA | Northfield Primary School Northfield SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #235 of 348 | #216 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3419 of 4,908 | #3187 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 116 | 352 |
| Girls / boys | 35 / 81 | 159 / 193 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 69 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -33% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 982 | 982 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 23.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.2 | 16.4 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 70% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 10% |
| Suburb | Mallala 5502 | Northfield 5085 |
| Council area | Adelaide Plains | Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mallalac7.sa.edu.au | www.northfldps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Northfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (43.4 vs 40.1).
- •Northfield Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.6).
- •Northfield Primary School is the larger school with 352 students compared with 116.
- •Northfield Primary School has grown faster over five years (-13% vs -33%).
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 Mallala Primary School better than Northfield Primary School?
On the Success Index, Northfield Primary School ranks higher (43.4 vs 40.1 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 Mallala Primary School and Northfield Primary School?
About 47 km in a straight line, between Mallala and Northfield in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mallala Primary School has 16.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Northfield Primary School has 14.9.
How do Mallala Primary School and Northfield Primary School rank in SA?
Mallala Primary School is 235th of 348 and Northfield Primary School is 216th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.