Salisbury Heights Primary School vs Salisbury Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 916 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Salisbury Heights Primary School
Salisbury Heights · Government primary · U, R-6
338 students · ICSEA 974
Salisbury Park Primary School
Salisbury Park · Government primary · U, R-6
220 students · ICSEA 960
| Measure | Salisbury Heights Primary School Salisbury Heights SA | Salisbury Park Primary School Salisbury Park SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #285 of 348 | #252 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #4030 of 4,908 | #3695 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 338 | 220 |
| Girls / boys | 163 / 175 | 83 / 137 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 974 | 960 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.8 | 18.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 18.1 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 12% |
| Suburb | Salisbury Heights 5109 | Salisbury Park 5109 |
| Council area | Salisbury | Salisbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.shps.sa.edu.au | www.salsparkps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Salisbury Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (36.2 vs 31.3).
- •Salisbury Heights Primary School has the higher ICSEA (974 vs 960), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Salisbury Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.8).
- •Salisbury Heights Primary School is the larger school with 338 students compared with 220.
- •Salisbury Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (-14% 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 Heights Primary School better than Salisbury Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Salisbury Park Primary School ranks higher (36.2 vs 31.3 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 Heights Primary School and Salisbury Park Primary School?
About 916 m in a straight line, between Salisbury Heights and Salisbury Park in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Salisbury Heights Primary School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Salisbury Park Primary School has 12.0.
How do Salisbury Heights Primary School and Salisbury Park Primary School rank in SA?
Salisbury Heights Primary School is 285th of 348 and Salisbury Park Primary School is 252nd of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.