Carlton School vs Flinders View Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 2.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carlton School
Port Augusta · Government combined · R-9
99 students · ICSEA 685
Flinders View Primary School
Port Augusta West · Government primary · R-6
141 students · ICSEA 761
| Measure | Carlton School Port Augusta SA | Flinders View Primary School Port Augusta West SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #144 of 145 | #334 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1245 of 1,259 | #4647 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | R-9 | R-6 |
| Students | 99 | 141 |
| Girls / boys | 55 / 44 | 75 / 66 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | 11 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 685 | 761 |
| ICSEA percentile | 1th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 85% | 84% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 8.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 16.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 13.3 |
| Language background other than English | 93% | 70% |
| Indigenous students | 96% | 74% |
| Suburb | Port Augusta 5700 | Port Augusta West 5700 |
| Council area | Port Augusta | Port Augusta |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.carltonschool.sa.edu.au | www.flindersview.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Flinders View Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (22.6 vs 19.5).
- •Flinders View Primary School has the higher ICSEA (761 vs 685), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Flinders View Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.3 vs 9.3).
- •Flinders View Primary School is the larger school with 141 students compared with 99.
- •Carlton School has grown faster over five years (18% vs -12%).
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 Carlton School better than Flinders View Primary School?
On the Success Index, Flinders View Primary School ranks higher (22.6 vs 19.5 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 Carlton School and Flinders View Primary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Port Augusta and Port Augusta West in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carlton School has 9.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Flinders View Primary School has 8.3.
How do Carlton School and Flinders View Primary School rank in SA?
Carlton School is 144th of 145 and Flinders View Primary School is 334th of 348 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.