Parafield Gardens High School vs Renmark High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South Australia, 206 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
Renmark High School
Renmark · Government high school · 7-12
414 students · ICSEA 930
| Measure | Parafield Gardens High School Parafield Gardens SA | Renmark High School Renmark SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #76 of 84 | #80 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #1397 of 1,472 | #1428 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | U, 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,277 | 414 |
| Girls / boys | 589 / 688 | 211 / 203 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 185 | 55 |
| Year 12 cohort | 196 | 66 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +27% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 928 | 930 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 92.8 | 29.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 43.6 | 21.4 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 14% |
| Suburb | Parafield Gardens 5107 | Renmark 5341 |
| Council area | Salisbury | Renmark Paringa |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.pghs.sa.edu.au | www.renmarkhs.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Parafield Gardens High School scores higher on the Success Index (21.1 vs 18.4).
- •Renmark High School has the higher ICSEA (930 vs 928), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Parafield Gardens High School is the larger school with 1,277 students compared with 414.
- •Parafield Gardens High School has grown faster over five years (27% vs -12%).
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 Renmark High School?
On the Success Index, Parafield Gardens High School ranks higher (21.1 vs 18.4 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 Renmark High School?
About 206 km in a straight line, between Parafield Gardens and Renmark 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 Renmark High School has 14.2.
How do Parafield Gardens High School and Renmark High School rank in SA?
Parafield Gardens High School is 76th of 84 and Renmark High School is 80th of 84 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.