Parafield Gardens High School vs Peterborough High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South Australia, 202 km 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
Peterborough High School
Peterborough · Government high school · U, 7-12
53 students · ICSEA 931
| Measure | Parafield Gardens High School Parafield Gardens SA | Peterborough High School Peterborough SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #76 of 84 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1397 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | U, 7-12 | U, 7-12 |
| Students | 1,277 | 53 |
| Girls / boys | 589 / 688 | 28 / 25 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 185 | 14 |
| Year 12 cohort | 196 | 6 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +27% | -27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 928 | 931 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 6.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 92.8 | 8.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 43.6 | 9.3 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 28% |
| Suburb | Parafield Gardens 5107 | Peterborough 5422 |
| Council area | Salisbury | Peterborough |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.pghs.sa.edu.au | www.phs.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Peterborough High School scores higher on the Success Index (34.1 vs 21.1).
- •Peterborough High School has the higher ICSEA (931 vs 928), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Peterborough High School has fewer students per teacher (6.6 vs 13.8).
- •Parafield Gardens High School is the larger school with 1,277 students compared with 53.
- •Parafield Gardens High School has grown faster over five years (27% vs -27%).
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 Peterborough High School?
On the Success Index, Peterborough High School ranks higher (34.1 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 Peterborough High School?
About 202 km in a straight line, between Parafield Gardens and Peterborough 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 Peterborough High School has 6.6.
How do Parafield Gardens High School and Peterborough High School rank in SA?
Parafield Gardens High School is 76th of 84 and Peterborough High School is unranked among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.