Peterborough High School vs Peterborough Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 907 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Peterborough High School
Peterborough · Government high school · U, 7-12
53 students · ICSEA 931
Peterborough Primary School
Peterborough · Government primary · U, R-6
40 students · ICSEA 887
| Measure | Peterborough High School Peterborough SA | Peterborough Primary School Peterborough SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | U, 7-12 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 53 | 40 |
| Girls / boys | 28 / 25 | 16 / 24 |
| Foundation intake | – | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | 14 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 6 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | -33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 931 | 887 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 70% |
| Students per teacher | 6.6 | 7.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.0 | 5.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 4.8 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 28% | 20% |
| Suburb | Peterborough 5422 | Peterborough 5422 |
| Council area | Peterborough | Peterborough |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.phs.sa.edu.au | www.peterboroughps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Peterborough High School scores higher on the Success Index (34.1 vs 21.8).
- •Peterborough High School has the higher ICSEA (931 vs 887), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Peterborough High School has fewer students per teacher (6.6 vs 7.1).
- •Peterborough High School is the larger school with 53 students compared with 40.
- •Peterborough High School has grown faster over five years (-27% vs -33%).
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 Peterborough High School better than Peterborough Primary School?
On the Success Index, Peterborough High School ranks higher (34.1 vs 21.8 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 Peterborough High School and Peterborough Primary School?
About 907 m in a straight line, between Peterborough and Peterborough in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Peterborough High School has 6.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Peterborough Primary School has 7.1.
How do Peterborough High School and Peterborough Primary School rank in SA?
Peterborough High School is unranked and Peterborough Primary School is unranked among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.