Blair Athol North B-6 School vs Naracoorte South Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 305 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blair Athol North B-6 School
Blair Athol · Government primary · U, R-6
383 students · ICSEA 918
Naracoorte South Primary School
Naracoorte · Government primary · U, R-6
265 students · ICSEA 918
| Measure | Blair Athol North B-6 School Blair Athol SA | Naracoorte South Primary School Naracoorte SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #278 of 348 | #321 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3917 of 4,908 | #4498 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 383 | 265 |
| Girls / boys | 186 / 197 | 122 / 143 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 918 | 918 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.5 | 19.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.0 | 14.9 |
| Language background other than English | 83% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 6% |
| Suburb | Blair Athol 5084 | Naracoorte 5271 |
| Council area | Port Adelaide Enfield | Naracoorte Lucindale |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | banb7.sa.edu.au/ | www.narsouthps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Blair Athol North B-6 School scores higher on the Success Index (33.0 vs 25.0).
- •Blair Athol North B-6 School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.6).
- •Blair Athol North B-6 School is the larger school with 383 students compared with 265.
- •Naracoorte South Primary School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -7%).
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 Blair Athol North B-6 School better than Naracoorte South Primary School?
On the Success Index, Blair Athol North B-6 School ranks higher (33.0 vs 25.0 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 Blair Athol North B-6 School and Naracoorte South Primary School?
About 305 km in a straight line, between Blair Athol and Naracoorte in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blair Athol North B-6 School has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Naracoorte South Primary School has 13.6.
How do Blair Athol North B-6 School and Naracoorte South Primary School rank in SA?
Blair Athol North B-6 School is 278th of 348 and Naracoorte South Primary School is 321st of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.