Renmark Primary School vs Salisbury Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 203 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Renmark Primary School
Renmark · Government primary · R-6
219 students · ICSEA 911
Salisbury Primary School
Salisbury · Government primary · U, R-6
360 students · ICSEA 913
| Measure | Renmark Primary School Renmark SA | Salisbury Primary School Salisbury SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #300 of 348 | #306 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #4174 of 4,908 | #4307 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 219 | 360 |
| Girls / boys | 115 / 104 | 166 / 194 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 911 | 913 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.3 | 27.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.7 | 17.5 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 66% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 4% |
| Suburb | Renmark 5341 | Salisbury 5108 |
| Council area | Renmark Paringa | Salisbury |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | renmarkps.sa.edu.au/ | salisburyprimaryschool.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Renmark Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (29.4 vs 27.6).
- •Salisbury Primary School has the higher ICSEA (913 vs 911), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Salisbury Primary School is the larger school with 360 students compared with 219.
- •Salisbury Primary School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -21%).
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 Primary School better than Salisbury Primary School?
On the Success Index, Renmark Primary School ranks higher (29.4 vs 27.6 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 Primary School and Salisbury Primary School?
About 203 km in a straight line, between Renmark and Salisbury in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Renmark Primary School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Salisbury Primary School has 13.1.
How do Renmark Primary School and Salisbury Primary School rank in SA?
Renmark Primary School is 300th of 348 and Salisbury Primary School is 306th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.