Paralowie School vs Quorn Area School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 273 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Paralowie School
Paralowie · Government combined · R-12
1,373 students · ICSEA 909
Quorn Area School
Quorn · Government combined · R-12
117 students · ICSEA 910
| Measure | Paralowie School Paralowie SA | Quorn Area School Quorn SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #145 of 145 | #122 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #1255 of 1,259 | #1061 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | R-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 1,373 | 117 |
| Girls / boys | 642 / 731 | 62 / 55 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | 139 | 9 |
| Year 12 cohort | 102 | 2 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 909 | 910 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 68% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 9.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 99.1 | 12.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 54.8 | 5.7 |
| Language background other than English | 41% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 30% |
| Suburb | Paralowie 5108 | Quorn 5433 |
| Council area | Salisbury | Flinders Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.paralowie.sa.edu.au | www.quornas.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Quorn Area School scores higher on the Success Index (30.7 vs 18.6).
- •Quorn Area School has the higher ICSEA (910 vs 909), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Quorn Area School has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 13.9).
- •Paralowie School is the larger school with 1,373 students compared with 117.
- •Quorn Area School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -6%).
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 Paralowie School better than Quorn Area School?
On the Success Index, Quorn Area School ranks higher (30.7 vs 18.6 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 Paralowie School and Quorn Area School?
About 273 km in a straight line, between Paralowie and Quorn in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Paralowie School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Quorn Area School has 9.6.
How do Paralowie School and Quorn Area School rank in SA?
Paralowie School is 145th of 145 and Quorn Area School is 122nd of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.