Parafield Gardens Primary School vs Renmark West Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 204 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Parafield Gardens Primary School
Parafield Gardens · Government primary · U, R-6
575 students · ICSEA 968
Renmark West Primary School
Renmark · Government primary · R-6
124 students · ICSEA 968
| Measure | Parafield Gardens Primary School Parafield Gardens SA | Renmark West Primary School Renmark SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #269 of 348 | #284 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3862 of 4,908 | #4025 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 575 | 124 |
| Girls / boys | 293 / 282 | 69 / 55 |
| Foundation intake | 99 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 968 | 968 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 20.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.6 | 6.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.0 | 5.7 |
| Language background other than English | 64% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 6% |
| Suburb | Parafield Gardens 5107 | Renmark 5341 |
| Council area | Salisbury | Renmark Paringa |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.pgardens.sa.edu.au | www.rnmkwestps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Parafield Gardens Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (33.6 vs 31.4).
- •Parafield Gardens Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.2 vs 20.0).
- •Parafield Gardens Primary School is the larger school with 575 students compared with 124.
- •Parafield Gardens Primary School has grown faster over five years (-17% vs -29%).
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 Primary School better than Renmark West Primary School?
On the Success Index, Parafield Gardens Primary School ranks higher (33.6 vs 31.4 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 Primary School and Renmark West Primary School?
About 204 km in a straight line, between Parafield Gardens and Renmark in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Parafield Gardens Primary School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Renmark West Primary School has 20.0.
How do Parafield Gardens Primary School and Renmark West Primary School rank in SA?
Parafield Gardens Primary School is 269th of 348 and Renmark West Primary School is 284th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.