Renmark High School vs Renmark North School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 6.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Renmark High School
Renmark · Government high school · 7-12
414 students · ICSEA 930
Renmark North School
Renmark North · Government primary · R-6
131 students · ICSEA 945
| Measure | Renmark High School Renmark SA | Renmark North School Renmark North SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 18 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #80 of 84 | #291 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1428 of 1,472 | #4085 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 414 | 131 |
| Girls / boys | 211 / 203 | 68 / 63 |
| Foundation intake | – | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | 55 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 66 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 930 | 945 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.2 | 9.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.4 | 10.0 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 5% |
| Suburb | Renmark 5341 | Renmark North 5341 |
| Council area | Renmark Paringa | Renmark Paringa |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.renmarkhs.sa.edu.au | www.rennorth.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Renmark North School scores higher on the Success Index (30.5 vs 18.4).
- •Renmark North School has the higher ICSEA (945 vs 930), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Renmark High School is the larger school with 414 students compared with 131.
- •Renmark North School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -12%).
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 Renmark High School better than Renmark North School?
On the Success Index, Renmark North School ranks higher (30.5 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 Renmark High School and Renmark North School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Renmark and Renmark North in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Renmark High School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Renmark North School has 13.9.
How do Renmark High School and Renmark North School rank in SA?
Renmark High School is 80th of 84 and Renmark North School is 291st of 348 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.