Ramco Primary School vs Surrey Downs Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 132 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ramco Primary School
Ramco · Government primary · R-6
87 students · ICSEA 985
Surrey Downs Primary School
Surrey Downs · Government primary · U, R-6
148 students · ICSEA 986
| Measure | Ramco Primary School Ramco SA | Surrey Downs Primary School Surrey Downs SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #209 of 348 | #234 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3092 of 4,908 | #3410 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 87 | 148 |
| Girls / boys | 36 / 51 | 68 / 80 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +32% | -47% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 985 | 986 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 11.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.2 | 8.7 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 7% |
| Suburb | Ramco 5322 | Surrey Downs 5126 |
| Council area | Loxton Waikerie | Tea Tree Gully |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | ramcops.sa.edu.au/ | surreydowns.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ramco Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (44.9 vs 40.3).
- •Surrey Downs Primary School has the higher ICSEA (986 vs 985), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Surrey Downs Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.0).
- •Surrey Downs Primary School is the larger school with 148 students compared with 87.
- •Ramco Primary School has grown faster over five years (32% vs -47%).
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 Ramco Primary School better than Surrey Downs Primary School?
On the Success Index, Ramco Primary School ranks higher (44.9 vs 40.3 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 Ramco Primary School and Surrey Downs Primary School?
About 132 km in a straight line, between Ramco and Surrey Downs in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ramco Primary School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Surrey Downs Primary School has 13.5.
How do Ramco Primary School and Surrey Downs Primary School rank in SA?
Ramco Primary School is 209th of 348 and Surrey Downs Primary School is 234th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.