Millicent High School vs Millicent North Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Millicent High School
Millicent · Government high school · 7-12
349 students · ICSEA 926
Millicent North Primary School
Millicent · Government primary · R-6
203 students · ICSEA 951
| Measure | Millicent High School Millicent SA | Millicent North Primary School Millicent SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #78 of 84 | #266 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1413 of 1,472 | #3817 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 349 | 203 |
| Girls / boys | 161 / 188 | 94 / 109 |
| Foundation intake | – | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | 49 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 58 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 926 | 951 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.4 | 15.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.1 | 7.7 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 10% |
| Suburb | Millicent 5280 | Millicent 5280 |
| Council area | Wattle Range | Wattle Range |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.millicenths.sa.edu.au/high-school/ | www.millnthps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Millicent North Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (34.4 vs 19.6).
- •Millicent North Primary School has the higher ICSEA (951 vs 926), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Millicent High School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.9).
- •Millicent High School is the larger school with 349 students compared with 203.
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 Millicent High School better than Millicent North Primary School?
On the Success Index, Millicent North Primary School ranks higher (34.4 vs 19.6 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 Millicent High School and Millicent North Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Millicent and Millicent in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Millicent High School has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Millicent North Primary School has 12.9.
How do Millicent High School and Millicent North Primary School rank in SA?
Millicent High School is 78th of 84 and Millicent North Primary School is 266th of 348 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.