Melaleuca Park Primary School vs Solomontown Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 575 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Melaleuca Park Primary School
Mount Gambier · Government primary · U, R-6
107 students · ICSEA 882
Solomontown Primary School
Port Pirie · Government primary · U, R-6
183 students · ICSEA 881
| Measure | Melaleuca Park Primary School Mount Gambier SA | Solomontown Primary School Port Pirie SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #303 of 348 | #308 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #4246 of 4,908 | #4331 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 107 | 183 |
| Girls / boys | 53 / 54 | 95 / 88 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | +28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 882 | 881 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 7th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.5 | 17.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 12.8 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 27% |
| Suburb | Mount Gambier 5290 | Port Pirie 5540 |
| Council area | Mount Gambier | Port Pirie |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.melparkps.sa.edu.au | solomontownps.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Melaleuca Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (28.5 vs 27.3).
- •Melaleuca Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (882 vs 881), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Melaleuca Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 10.8).
- •Solomontown Primary School is the larger school with 183 students compared with 107.
- •Solomontown Primary School has grown faster over five years (28% vs -20%).
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 Melaleuca Park Primary School better than Solomontown Primary School?
On the Success Index, Melaleuca Park Primary School ranks higher (28.5 vs 27.3 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 Melaleuca Park Primary School and Solomontown Primary School?
About 575 km in a straight line, between Mount Gambier and Port Pirie in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Melaleuca Park Primary School has 8.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Solomontown Primary School has 10.8.
How do Melaleuca Park Primary School and Solomontown Primary School rank in SA?
Melaleuca Park Primary School is 303rd of 348 and Solomontown Primary School is 308th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.