Augusta Park Primary School vs Caritas College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 3.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Augusta Park Primary School
Port Augusta · Government primary · U, R-6
190 students · ICSEA 795
Caritas College
Port Augusta West · Catholic combined · R-12
541 students · ICSEA 995
| Measure | Augusta Park Primary School Port Augusta SA | Caritas College Port Augusta West SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #329 of 348 | #90 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #4592 of 4,908 | #894 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-12 |
| Students | 190 | 541 |
| Girls / boys | 98 / 92 | 291 / 250 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 62 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 32 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 795 | 995 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 75% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.4 | 43.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.8 | 19.4 |
| Language background other than English | 63% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 61% | 16% |
| Suburb | Port Augusta 5700 | Port Augusta West 5700 |
| Council area | Port Augusta | Port Augusta |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.apps.sa.edu.au | www.cc.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Caritas College scores higher on the Success Index (38.2 vs 23.5).
- •Caritas College has the higher ICSEA (995 vs 795), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Augusta Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 12.3).
- •Caritas College is the larger school with 541 students compared with 190.
- •Caritas College has grown faster over five years (22% vs -10%).
- •Augusta Park Primary School is a government school while Caritas College 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 Augusta Park Primary School better than Caritas College?
On the Success Index, Caritas College ranks higher (38.2 vs 23.5 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 Augusta Park Primary School and Caritas College?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Port Augusta and Port Augusta West in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Augusta Park Primary School has 9.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Caritas College has 12.3.
How do Augusta Park Primary School and Caritas College rank in SA?
Augusta Park Primary School is 329th of 348 and Caritas College is 90th of 145 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.