Salisbury East High School vs Salisbury Heights Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Salisbury East High School
Salisbury East · Government high school · U, 7-12
1,008 students · ICSEA 941
Salisbury Heights Primary School
Salisbury Heights · Government primary · U, R-6
338 students · ICSEA 974
| Measure | Salisbury East High School Salisbury East SA | Salisbury Heights Primary School Salisbury Heights SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #74 of 84 | #285 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1371 of 1,472 | #4030 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | U, 7-12 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 1,008 | 338 |
| Girls / boys | 503 / 505 | 163 / 175 |
| Foundation intake | – | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | 158 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 145 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 941 | 974 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 77.8 | 22.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.4 | 12.4 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 7% |
| Suburb | Salisbury East 5109 | Salisbury Heights 5109 |
| Council area | Salisbury | Salisbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sehs.sa.edu.au | www.shps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Salisbury Heights Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (31.3 vs 22.5).
- •Salisbury Heights Primary School has the higher ICSEA (974 vs 941), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Salisbury East High School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.8).
- •Salisbury East High School is the larger school with 1,008 students compared with 338.
- •Salisbury East High School has grown faster over five years (23% 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 Salisbury East High School better than Salisbury Heights Primary School?
On the Success Index, Salisbury Heights Primary School ranks higher (31.3 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 Salisbury East High School and Salisbury Heights Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Salisbury East and Salisbury Heights in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Salisbury East High School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Salisbury Heights Primary School has 14.8.
How do Salisbury East High School and Salisbury Heights Primary School rank in SA?
Salisbury East High School is 74th of 84 and Salisbury Heights Primary School is 285th of 348 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.