Para Hills High School vs Riverton and District High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South Australia, 72 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Para Hills High School
Para Hills West · Government high school · U, 7-12
670 students · ICSEA 948
Riverton and District High School
Riverton · Government high school · 7-12
184 students · ICSEA 943
| Measure | Para Hills High School Para Hills West SA | Riverton and District High School Riverton SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #49 of 84 | #60 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #933 of 1,472 | #1076 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | U, 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 670 | 184 |
| Girls / boys | 291 / 379 | 82 / 102 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 122 | 36 |
| Year 12 cohort | 71 | 25 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +36% | +35% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 948 | 943 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.5 | 17.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.0 | 10.8 |
| Language background other than English | 41% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 10% |
| Suburb | Para Hills West 5096 | Riverton 5412 |
| Council area | Salisbury | Clare and Gilbert Valleys |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.phhs.sa.edu.au | www.rdhs.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Para Hills High School scores higher on the Success Index (41.0 vs 34.5).
- •Para Hills High School has the higher ICSEA (948 vs 943), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Riverton and District High School has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.5).
- •Para Hills High School is the larger school with 670 students compared with 184.
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 Para Hills High School better than Riverton and District High School?
On the Success Index, Para Hills High School ranks higher (41.0 vs 34.5 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 Para Hills High School and Riverton and District High School?
About 72 km in a straight line, between Para Hills West and Riverton in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Para Hills High School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Riverton and District High School has 10.8.
How do Para Hills High School and Riverton and District High School rank in SA?
Para Hills High School is 49th of 84 and Riverton and District High School is 60th of 84 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.