Riverton and District High School vs Riverton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 501 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Riverton and District High School
Riverton · Government high school · 7-12
184 students · ICSEA 943
Riverton Primary School
Riverton · Government primary · R-6
81 students · ICSEA 959
| Measure | Riverton and District High School Riverton SA | Riverton Primary School Riverton SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #60 of 84 | #272 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1076 of 1,472 | #3882 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 184 | 81 |
| Girls / boys | 82 / 102 | 32 / 49 |
| Foundation intake | – | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | 36 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 25 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +35% | -28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 943 | 959 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 6.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.8 | 6.2 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 7% |
| Suburb | Riverton 5412 | Riverton 5412 |
| Council area | Clare and Gilbert Valleys | Clare and Gilbert Valleys |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.rdhs.sa.edu.au | www.rivertonps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Riverton and District High School scores higher on the Success Index (34.5 vs 33.4).
- •Riverton Primary School has the higher ICSEA (959 vs 943), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Riverton and District High School has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.5).
- •Riverton and District High School is the larger school with 184 students compared with 81.
- •Riverton and District High School has grown faster over five years (35% vs -28%).
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 Riverton and District High School better than Riverton Primary School?
On the Success Index, Riverton and District High School ranks higher (34.5 vs 33.4 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 Riverton and District High School and Riverton Primary School?
About 501 m in a straight line, between Riverton and Riverton in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Riverton and District High School has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Riverton Primary School has 13.5.
How do Riverton and District High School and Riverton Primary School rank in SA?
Riverton and District High School is 60th of 84 and Riverton Primary School is 272nd of 348 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.