Pooraka Primary School vs Roma Mitchell Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Pooraka Primary School
Pooraka · Government primary · R-6
182 students · ICSEA 954
Roma Mitchell Secondary College
Gepps Cross · Government high school · U, 7-12
1,638 students · ICSEA 971
| Measure | Pooraka Primary School Pooraka SA | Roma Mitchell Secondary College Gepps Cross SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #290 of 348 | #50 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #4083 of 4,908 | #940 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, 7-12 |
| Students | 182 | 1,638 |
| Girls / boys | 87 / 95 | 832 / 806 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 265 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 232 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | +22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 954 | 971 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.2 | 126.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.1 | 55.7 |
| Language background other than English | 62% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 6% |
| Suburb | Pooraka 5095 | Gepps Cross 5094 |
| Council area | Salisbury | Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.poorakaps.sa.edu.au | www.rmsc.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Roma Mitchell Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (40.6 vs 30.5).
- •Roma Mitchell Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (971 vs 954), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Roma Mitchell Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.9).
- •Roma Mitchell Secondary College is the larger school with 1,638 students compared with 182.
- •Roma Mitchell Secondary College has grown faster over five years (22% vs -25%).
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 Pooraka Primary School better than Roma Mitchell Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Roma Mitchell Secondary College ranks higher (40.6 vs 30.5 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 Pooraka Primary School and Roma Mitchell Secondary College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Pooraka and Gepps Cross in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Pooraka Primary School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Roma Mitchell Secondary College has 13.0.
How do Pooraka Primary School and Roma Mitchell Secondary College rank in SA?
Pooraka Primary School is 290th of 348 and Roma Mitchell Secondary College is 50th of 84 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.