Salisbury East High School vs Salisbury Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.8 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 Park Primary School
Salisbury Park · Government primary · U, R-6
220 students · ICSEA 960
| Measure | Salisbury East High School Salisbury East SA | Salisbury Park Primary School Salisbury Park SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #74 of 84 | #252 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1371 of 1,472 | #3695 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | U, 7-12 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 1,008 | 220 |
| Girls / boys | 503 / 505 | 83 / 137 |
| Foundation intake | – | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | 158 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 145 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 941 | 960 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 77.8 | 18.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.4 | 18.1 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 12% |
| Suburb | Salisbury East 5109 | Salisbury Park 5109 |
| Council area | Salisbury | Salisbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sehs.sa.edu.au | www.salsparkps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Salisbury Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (36.2 vs 22.5).
- •Salisbury Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (960 vs 941), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Salisbury Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.9).
- •Salisbury East High School is the larger school with 1,008 students compared with 220.
- •Salisbury East High School has grown faster over five years (23% vs -14%).
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 Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Salisbury Park Primary School ranks higher (36.2 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 Park Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Salisbury East and Salisbury Park 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 Park Primary School has 12.0.
How do Salisbury East High School and Salisbury Park Primary School rank in SA?
Salisbury East High School is 74th of 84 and Salisbury Park Primary School is 252nd of 348 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.