Salisbury Downs Primary School vs Salisbury High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Salisbury Downs Primary School
Salisbury Downs · Government primary · R-6
271 students · ICSEA 926
Salisbury High School
Salisbury North · Government high school · U, 7-12
1,058 students · ICSEA 907
| Measure | Salisbury Downs Primary School Salisbury Downs SA | Salisbury High School Salisbury North SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #320 of 348 | #83 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #4480 of 4,908 | #1464 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, 7-12 |
| Students | 271 | 1,058 |
| Girls / boys | 123 / 148 | 511 / 547 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 172 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 148 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | +23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 926 | 907 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.6 | 78.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.8 | 64.1 |
| Language background other than English | 45% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 12% |
| Suburb | Salisbury Downs 5108 | Salisbury North 5108 |
| Council area | Salisbury | Salisbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sdps.sa.edu.au | www.salisburyhigh.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Salisbury Downs Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (25.2 vs 14.0).
- •Salisbury Downs Primary School has the higher ICSEA (926 vs 907), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Salisbury High School is the larger school with 1,058 students compared with 271.
- •Salisbury High School has grown faster over five years (23% vs -18%).
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 Salisbury Downs Primary School better than Salisbury High School?
On the Success Index, Salisbury Downs Primary School ranks higher (25.2 vs 14.0 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 Salisbury Downs Primary School and Salisbury High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Salisbury Downs and Salisbury North in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Salisbury Downs Primary School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Salisbury High School has 13.4.
How do Salisbury Downs Primary School and Salisbury High School rank in SA?
Salisbury Downs Primary School is 320th of 348 and Salisbury High School is 83rd of 84 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.