Augusta Park Primary School vs Stirling North Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 5.3 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
Stirling North Primary School
Stirling North · Government primary · R-6
317 students · ICSEA 938
| Measure | Augusta Park Primary School Port Augusta SA | Stirling North Primary School Stirling North SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #329 of 348 | #315 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #4592 of 4,908 | #4410 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 190 | 317 |
| Girls / boys | 98 / 92 | 150 / 167 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 795 | 938 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 75% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.4 | 22.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.8 | 13.4 |
| Language background other than English | 63% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 61% | 21% |
| Suburb | Port Augusta 5700 | Stirling North 5710 |
| Council area | Port Augusta | Port Augusta |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.apps.sa.edu.au | www.stirlingnorth.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Stirling North Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (26.3 vs 23.5).
- •Stirling North Primary School has the higher ICSEA (938 vs 795), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Augusta Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 14.0).
- •Stirling North Primary School is the larger school with 317 students compared with 190.
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 Stirling North Primary School?
On the Success Index, Stirling North Primary School ranks higher (26.3 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 Stirling North Primary School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Port Augusta and Stirling North 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 Stirling North Primary School has 14.0.
How do Augusta Park Primary School and Stirling North Primary School rank in SA?
Augusta Park Primary School is 329th of 348 and Stirling North Primary School is 315th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.