Peterborough High School vs Renmark High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South Australia, 221 km 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
Renmark High School
Renmark · Government high school · 7-12
414 students · ICSEA 930
| Measure | Peterborough High School Peterborough SA | Renmark High School Renmark SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #80 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1428 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | U, 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 53 | 414 |
| Girls / boys | 28 / 25 | 211 / 203 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 14 | 55 |
| Year 12 cohort | 6 | 66 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 931 | 930 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 6.6 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.0 | 29.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 21.4 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 28% | 14% |
| Suburb | Peterborough 5422 | Renmark 5341 |
| Council area | Peterborough | Renmark Paringa |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.phs.sa.edu.au | www.renmarkhs.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Peterborough High School scores higher on the Success Index (34.1 vs 18.4).
- •Peterborough High School has the higher ICSEA (931 vs 930), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Peterborough High School has fewer students per teacher (6.6 vs 14.2).
- •Renmark High School is the larger school with 414 students compared with 53.
- •Renmark High School has grown faster over five years (-12% 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 Peterborough High School better than Renmark High School?
On the Success Index, Peterborough High School ranks higher (34.1 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 Peterborough High School and Renmark High School?
About 221 km in a straight line, between Peterborough and Renmark in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Peterborough High School has 6.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Renmark High School has 14.2.
How do Peterborough High School and Renmark High School rank in SA?
Peterborough High School is unranked and Renmark High School is 80th of 84 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.