Salisbury Heights Primary School vs Salisbury Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 3.0 km 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 Primary School
Salisbury · Government primary · U, R-6
360 students · ICSEA 913
| Measure | Salisbury Heights Primary School Salisbury Heights SA | Salisbury Primary School Salisbury SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #285 of 348 | #306 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #4030 of 4,908 | #4307 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 338 | 360 |
| Girls / boys | 163 / 175 | 166 / 194 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 974 | 913 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.8 | 27.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 17.5 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 66% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 4% |
| Suburb | Salisbury Heights 5109 | Salisbury 5108 |
| Council area | Salisbury | Salisbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.shps.sa.edu.au | salisburyprimaryschool.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Salisbury Heights Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (31.3 vs 27.6).
- •Salisbury Heights Primary School has the higher ICSEA (974 vs 913), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Salisbury Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.8).
- •Salisbury Primary School is the larger school with 360 students compared with 338.
- •Salisbury Primary School has grown faster over five years (-6% 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 Primary School?
On the Success Index, Salisbury Heights Primary School ranks higher (31.3 vs 27.6 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 Primary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Salisbury Heights and Salisbury 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 Primary School has 13.1.
How do Salisbury Heights Primary School and Salisbury Primary School rank in SA?
Salisbury Heights Primary School is 285th of 348 and Salisbury Primary School is 306th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.