Riverton and District High School vs Saddleworth Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 8.6 km 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
Saddleworth Primary School
Saddleworth · Government primary · R-6
46 students · ICSEA 943
| Measure | Riverton and District High School Riverton SA | Saddleworth Primary School Saddleworth SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #60 of 84 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1076 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 184 | 46 |
| Girls / boys | 82 / 102 | 23 / 23 |
| Foundation intake | – | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | 36 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 25 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +35% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 943 | 943 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 4.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.8 | 2.5 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 28% |
| Suburb | Riverton 5412 | Saddleworth 5413 |
| Council area | Clare and Gilbert Valleys | Clare and Gilbert Valleys |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.rdhs.sa.edu.au | www.saddleps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (34.5 vs 33.7).
- •Riverton and District High School is the larger school with 184 students compared with 46.
- •Riverton and District High School has grown faster over five years (35% vs 2%).
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 Saddleworth Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Riverton and District High School and Saddleworth Primary School?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Riverton and Saddleworth 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 Saddleworth Primary School has 10.7.
How do Riverton and District High School and Saddleworth Primary School rank in SA?
Riverton and District High School is 60th of 84 and Saddleworth Primary School is unranked among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.