Riverton and District High School vs Salisbury East High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South Australia, 69 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
Salisbury East High School
Salisbury East · Government high school · U, 7-12
1,008 students · ICSEA 941
| Measure | Riverton and District High School Riverton SA | Salisbury East High School Salisbury East SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #60 of 84 | #74 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #1076 of 1,472 | #1371 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | U, 7-12 |
| Students | 184 | 1,008 |
| Girls / boys | 82 / 102 | 503 / 505 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 36 | 158 |
| Year 12 cohort | 25 | 145 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +35% | +23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 943 | 941 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 77.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.8 | 35.4 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 6% |
| Suburb | Riverton 5412 | Salisbury East 5109 |
| Council area | Clare and Gilbert Valleys | Salisbury |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.rdhs.sa.edu.au | www.sehs.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Riverton and District High School scores higher on the Success Index (34.5 vs 22.5).
- •Riverton and District High School has the higher ICSEA (943 vs 941), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Riverton and District High School has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.9).
- •Salisbury East High School is the larger school with 1,008 students compared with 184.
- •Riverton and District High School has grown faster over five years (35% vs 23%).
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 Salisbury East High School?
On the Success Index, Riverton and District High School ranks higher (34.5 vs 22.5 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 Salisbury East High School?
About 69 km in a straight line, between Riverton and Salisbury East 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 Salisbury East High School has 12.9.
How do Riverton and District High School and Salisbury East High School rank in SA?
Riverton and District High School is 60th of 84 and Salisbury East High School is 74th of 84 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.