Salisbury Heights Primary School vs St Augustine's Parish School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 2.6 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
St Augustine's Parish School
Salisbury · Catholic primary · R-6
664 students · ICSEA 981
| Measure | Salisbury Heights Primary School Salisbury Heights SA | St Augustine's Parish School Salisbury SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #285 of 348 | #204 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #4030 of 4,908 | #3054 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 338 | 664 |
| Girls / boys | 163 / 175 | 327 / 337 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | 85 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 974 | 981 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.8 | 47.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 49.3 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 49% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 3% |
| Suburb | Salisbury Heights 5109 | Salisbury 5108 |
| Council area | Salisbury | Salisbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.shps.sa.edu.au | www.saps.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Augustine's Parish School scores higher on the Success Index (45.4 vs 31.3).
- •St Augustine's Parish School has the higher ICSEA (981 vs 974), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Augustine's Parish School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.8).
- •St Augustine's Parish School is the larger school with 664 students compared with 338.
- •St Augustine's Parish School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -23%).
- •Salisbury Heights Primary School is a government school while St Augustine's Parish School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 St Augustine's Parish School?
On the Success Index, St Augustine's Parish School ranks higher (45.4 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 St Augustine's Parish School?
About 2.6 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 St Augustine's Parish School has 13.9.
How do Salisbury Heights Primary School and St Augustine's Parish School rank in SA?
Salisbury Heights Primary School is 285th of 348 and St Augustine's Parish School is 204th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.