Para Vista Primary School vs Valley View Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 735 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Para Vista Primary School
Para Vista · Government primary · R-6
206 students · ICSEA 950
Valley View Secondary School
Para Vista · Government high school · U, 7-12
596 students · ICSEA 963
| Measure | Para Vista Primary School Para Vista SA | Valley View Secondary School Para Vista SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #273 of 348 | #44 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #3894 of 4,908 | #879 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, 7-12 |
| Students | 206 | 596 |
| Girls / boys | 102 / 104 | 255 / 341 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 103 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 63 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +81% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 950 | 963 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.8 | 47.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.8 | 27.0 |
| Language background other than English | 41% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 9% |
| Suburb | Para Vista 5093 | Para Vista 5093 |
| Council area | Salisbury | Salisbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.paravistaps.sa.edu.au/ | www.valleyview.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Valley View Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (43.3 vs 33.3).
- •Valley View Secondary School has the higher ICSEA (963 vs 950), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Valley View Secondary School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.0).
- •Valley View Secondary School is the larger school with 596 students compared with 206.
- •Valley View Secondary School has grown faster over five years (81% vs -10%).
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 Vista Primary School better than Valley View Secondary School?
On the Success Index, Valley View Secondary School ranks higher (43.3 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 Para Vista Primary School and Valley View Secondary School?
About 735 m in a straight line, between Para Vista and Para Vista in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Para Vista Primary School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Valley View Secondary School has 12.5.
How do Para Vista Primary School and Valley View Secondary School rank in SA?
Para Vista Primary School is 273rd of 348 and Valley View Secondary School is 44th of 84 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.