Angle Vale Primary School vs Nuriootpa Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 38 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Angle Vale Primary School
Angle Vale · Government primary · R-6
383 students · ICSEA 963
Nuriootpa Primary School
Nuriootpa · Government primary · R-6
183 students · ICSEA 963
| Measure | Angle Vale Primary School Angle Vale SA | Nuriootpa Primary School Nuriootpa SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #313 of 348 | #295 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #4398 of 4,908 | #4145 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 383 | 183 |
| Girls / boys | 178 / 205 | 93 / 90 |
| Foundation intake | 100 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 963 | 963 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.0 | 11.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 8.6 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 5% |
| Suburb | Angle Vale 5117 | Nuriootpa 5355 |
| Council area | Playford | Barossa |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.avps.sa.edu.au | www.nurihs.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Nuriootpa Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (29.8 vs 26.4).
- •Angle Vale Primary School is the larger school with 383 students compared with 183.
- •Angle Vale Primary School has grown faster over five years (-19% vs -32%).
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 Angle Vale Primary School better than Nuriootpa Primary School?
On the Success Index, Nuriootpa Primary School ranks higher (29.8 vs 26.4 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 Angle Vale Primary School and Nuriootpa Primary School?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Angle Vale and Nuriootpa in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Angle Vale Primary School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nuriootpa Primary School has 15.6.
How do Angle Vale Primary School and Nuriootpa Primary School rank in SA?
Angle Vale Primary School is 313th of 348 and Nuriootpa Primary School is 295th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.