Mid North Christian College vs Solomontown Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 3.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mid North Christian College
Port Pirie · Independent combined · R-12
203 students · ICSEA 998
Solomontown Primary School
Port Pirie · Government primary · U, R-6
183 students · ICSEA 881
| Measure | Mid North Christian College Port Pirie SA | Solomontown Primary School Port Pirie SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #73 of 145 | #308 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #800 of 1,259 | #4331 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | R-12 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 203 | 183 |
| Girls / boys | 105 / 98 | 95 / 88 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | 23 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 12 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | +28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 998 | 881 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 7th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 17.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 12.8 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 27% |
| Suburb | Port Pirie 5540 | Port Pirie 5540 |
| Council area | Port Pirie | Port Pirie |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.midnorthcc.sa.edu.au | solomontownps.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Mid North Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (43.2 vs 27.3).
- •Mid North Christian College has the higher ICSEA (998 vs 881), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Solomontown Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.3).
- •Mid North Christian College is the larger school with 203 students compared with 183.
- •Solomontown Primary School has grown faster over five years (28% vs -24%).
- •Mid North Christian College is a independent school while Solomontown Primary School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Mid North Christian College better than Solomontown Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mid North Christian College ranks higher (43.2 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 Mid North Christian College and Solomontown Primary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Port Pirie and Port Pirie in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mid North Christian College has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Solomontown Primary School has 10.8.
How do Mid North Christian College and Solomontown Primary School rank in SA?
Mid North Christian College is 73rd of 145 and Solomontown Primary School is 308th of 348 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.