Mundulla Primary School vs Salisbury Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 255 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mundulla Primary School
Mundulla · Government primary · R-6
73 students · ICSEA 960
Salisbury Park Primary School
Salisbury Park · Government primary · U, R-6
220 students · ICSEA 960
| Measure | Mundulla Primary School Mundulla SA | Salisbury Park Primary School Salisbury Park SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #252 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3695 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 73 | 220 |
| Girls / boys | 35 / 38 | 83 / 137 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 960 | 960 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.4 | 18.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 18.1 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 12% |
| Suburb | Mundulla 5270 | Salisbury Park 5109 |
| Council area | Tatiara | Salisbury |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mundullaps.sa.edu.au | www.salsparkps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Salisbury Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (36.2 vs 33.3).
- •Salisbury Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.5).
- •Salisbury Park Primary School is the larger school with 220 students compared with 73.
- •Mundulla Primary School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -14%).
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 Mundulla Primary School better than Salisbury Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Salisbury Park Primary School ranks higher (36.2 vs 33.3 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 Mundulla Primary School and Salisbury Park Primary School?
About 255 km in a straight line, between Mundulla and Salisbury Park in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mundulla Primary School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Salisbury Park Primary School has 12.0.
How do Mundulla Primary School and Salisbury Park Primary School rank in SA?
Mundulla Primary School is unranked and Salisbury Park Primary School is 252nd of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.