Parafield Gardens High School vs Parafield Gardens Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 249 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Parafield Gardens High School
Parafield Gardens · Government high school · U, 7-12
1,277 students · ICSEA 928
Parafield Gardens Primary School
Parafield Gardens · Government primary · U, R-6
575 students · ICSEA 968
| Measure | Parafield Gardens High School Parafield Gardens SA | Parafield Gardens Primary School Parafield Gardens SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #76 of 84 | #269 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1397 of 1,472 | #3862 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | U, 7-12 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 1,277 | 575 |
| Girls / boys | 589 / 688 | 293 / 282 |
| Foundation intake | – | 99 |
| Year 7 cohort | 185 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 196 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +27% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 928 | 968 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 92.8 | 35.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 43.6 | 21.0 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 64% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 6% |
| Suburb | Parafield Gardens 5107 | Parafield Gardens 5107 |
| Council area | Salisbury | Salisbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.pghs.sa.edu.au | www.pgardens.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Parafield Gardens Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (33.6 vs 21.1).
- •Parafield Gardens Primary School has the higher ICSEA (968 vs 928), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Parafield Gardens High School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.2).
- •Parafield Gardens High School is the larger school with 1,277 students compared with 575.
- •Parafield Gardens High School has grown faster over five years (27% vs -17%).
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 Parafield Gardens High School better than Parafield Gardens Primary School?
On the Success Index, Parafield Gardens Primary School ranks higher (33.6 vs 21.1 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 Parafield Gardens High School and Parafield Gardens Primary School?
About 249 m in a straight line, between Parafield Gardens and Parafield Gardens in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Parafield Gardens High School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Parafield Gardens Primary School has 16.2.
How do Parafield Gardens High School and Parafield Gardens Primary School rank in SA?
Parafield Gardens High School is 76th of 84 and Parafield Gardens Primary School is 269th of 348 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.