Birdwood Primary School vs Naracoorte Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 286 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Birdwood Primary School
Birdwood · Government primary · R-6
194 students · ICSEA 995
Naracoorte Primary School
Naracoorte · Government primary · U, R-6
313 students · ICSEA 995
| Measure | Birdwood Primary School Birdwood SA | Naracoorte Primary School Naracoorte SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #250 of 348 | #240 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3648 of 4,908 | #3467 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 194 | 313 |
| Girls / boys | 89 / 105 | 140 / 173 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 75 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -30% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 995 | 995 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 21.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.5 | 12.0 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 4% |
| Suburb | Birdwood 5234 | Naracoorte 5271 |
| Council area | Adelaide Hills | Naracoorte Lucindale |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.birdwoodps.sa.edu.au | naracoorteprimaryschool.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Naracoorte Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (39.4 vs 36.8).
- •Naracoorte Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.4).
- •Naracoorte Primary School is the larger school with 313 students compared with 194.
- •Naracoorte Primary School has grown faster over five years (-22% vs -30%).
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 Birdwood Primary School better than Naracoorte Primary School?
On the Success Index, Naracoorte Primary School ranks higher (39.4 vs 36.8 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 Birdwood Primary School and Naracoorte Primary School?
About 286 km in a straight line, between Birdwood and Naracoorte in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Birdwood Primary School has 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Naracoorte Primary School has 14.8.
How do Birdwood Primary School and Naracoorte Primary School rank in SA?
Birdwood Primary School is 250th of 348 and Naracoorte Primary School is 240th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.