Millicent High School vs Parafield Gardens High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South Australia, 349 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
Parafield Gardens High School
Parafield Gardens · Government high school · U, 7-12
1,277 students · ICSEA 928
| Measure | Millicent High School Millicent SA | Parafield Gardens High School Parafield Gardens SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #78 of 84 | #76 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #1413 of 1,472 | #1397 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | U, 7-12 |
| Students | 349 | 1,277 |
| Girls / boys | 161 / 188 | 589 / 688 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 49 | 185 |
| Year 12 cohort | 58 | 196 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 926 | 928 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.4 | 92.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.1 | 43.6 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 7% |
| Suburb | Millicent 5280 | Parafield Gardens 5107 |
| Council area | Wattle Range | Salisbury |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.millicenths.sa.edu.au/high-school/ | www.pghs.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Parafield Gardens High School scores higher on the Success Index (21.1 vs 19.6).
- •Parafield Gardens High School has the higher ICSEA (928 vs 926), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Millicent High School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.8).
- •Parafield Gardens High School is the larger school with 1,277 students compared with 349.
- •Parafield Gardens High School has grown faster over five years (27% vs -16%).
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 Parafield Gardens High School?
On the Success Index, Parafield Gardens High School ranks higher (21.1 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 Parafield Gardens High School?
About 349 km in a straight line, between Millicent and Parafield Gardens in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Millicent High School has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Parafield Gardens High School has 13.8.
How do Millicent High School and Parafield Gardens High School rank in SA?
Millicent High School is 78th of 84 and Parafield Gardens High School is 76th of 84 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.