Northfield Primary School vs Roma Mitchell Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 674 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Northfield Primary School
Northfield · Government primary · R-6
352 students · ICSEA 982
Roma Mitchell Secondary College
Gepps Cross · Government high school · U, 7-12
1,638 students · ICSEA 971
| Measure | Northfield Primary School Northfield SA | Roma Mitchell Secondary College Gepps Cross SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #216 of 348 | #50 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #3187 of 4,908 | #940 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, 7-12 |
| Students | 352 | 1,638 |
| Girls / boys | 159 / 193 | 832 / 806 |
| Foundation intake | 69 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 265 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 232 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 982 | 971 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.7 | 126.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 55.7 |
| Language background other than English | 70% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 6% |
| Suburb | Northfield 5085 | Gepps Cross 5094 |
| Council area | Port Adelaide Enfield | Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.northfldps.sa.edu.au | www.rmsc.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Northfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (43.4 vs 40.6).
- •Northfield Primary School has the higher ICSEA (982 vs 971), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Roma Mitchell Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.9).
- •Roma Mitchell Secondary College is the larger school with 1,638 students compared with 352.
- •Roma Mitchell Secondary College has grown faster over five years (22% vs -13%).
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 Northfield Primary School better than Roma Mitchell Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Northfield Primary School ranks higher (43.4 vs 40.6 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 Northfield Primary School and Roma Mitchell Secondary College?
About 674 m in a straight line, between Northfield and Gepps Cross in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Northfield Primary School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Roma Mitchell Secondary College has 13.0.
How do Northfield Primary School and Roma Mitchell Secondary College rank in SA?
Northfield Primary School is 216th of 348 and Roma Mitchell Secondary College is 50th of 84 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.