Mount Pleasant Primary School vs Robe Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 273 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Pleasant Primary School
Mount Pleasant · Government primary · R-6
58 students · ICSEA 994
Robe Primary School
Robe · Government primary · R-6
97 students · ICSEA 994
| Measure | Mount Pleasant Primary School Mount Pleasant SA | Robe Primary School Robe SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #223 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3258 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 58 | 97 |
| Girls / boys | 29 / 29 | 50 / 47 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 994 | 994 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.7 | 4.5 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Mount Pleasant 5235 | Robe 5276 |
| Council area | Barossa | Robe |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.mtplesntps.sa.edu.au | www.robeps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Pleasant Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (45.2 vs 42.4).
- •Mount Pleasant Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 16.2).
- •Robe Primary School is the larger school with 97 students compared with 58.
- •Mount Pleasant Primary School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -6%).
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 Mount Pleasant Primary School better than Robe Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mount Pleasant Primary School ranks higher (45.2 vs 42.4 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 Mount Pleasant Primary School and Robe Primary School?
About 273 km in a straight line, between Mount Pleasant and Robe in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Pleasant Primary School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Robe Primary School has 16.2.
How do Mount Pleasant Primary School and Robe Primary School rank in SA?
Mount Pleasant Primary School is unranked and Robe Primary School is 223rd of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.