North Ingle School vs Valley View Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
North Ingle School
Ingle Farm · Government primary · R-6
180 students · ICSEA 998
Valley View Secondary School
Para Vista · Government high school · U, 7-12
596 students · ICSEA 963
| Measure | North Ingle School Ingle Farm SA | Valley View Secondary School Para Vista SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #175 of 348 | #44 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #2661 of 4,908 | #879 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, 7-12 |
| Students | 180 | 596 |
| Girls / boys | 92 / 88 | 255 / 341 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 103 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 63 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | +81% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 998 | 963 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.5 | 47.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.5 | 27.0 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 9% |
| Suburb | Ingle Farm 5098 | Para Vista 5093 |
| Council area | Salisbury | Salisbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.northingle.sa.edu.au | www.valleyview.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •North Ingle School scores higher on the Success Index (50.4 vs 43.3).
- •North Ingle School has the higher ICSEA (998 vs 963), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Valley View Secondary School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.4).
- •Valley View Secondary School is the larger school with 596 students compared with 180.
- •Valley View Secondary School has grown faster over five years (81% vs 23%).
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 North Ingle School better than Valley View Secondary School?
On the Success Index, North Ingle School ranks higher (50.4 vs 43.3 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 North Ingle School and Valley View Secondary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Ingle Farm and Para Vista in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
North Ingle School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Valley View Secondary School has 12.5.
How do North Ingle School and Valley View Secondary School rank in SA?
North Ingle School is 175th of 348 and Valley View Secondary School is 44th of 84 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.