Carlton School vs Willsden Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 2.0 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
Willsden Primary School
Port Augusta · Government primary · R-6
86 students · ICSEA 758
| Measure | Carlton School Port Augusta SA | Willsden Primary School Port Augusta SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #144 of 145 | #342 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1245 of 1,259 | #4759 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | R-9 | R-6 |
| Students | 99 | 86 |
| Girls / boys | 55 / 44 | 41 / 45 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 13 |
| Year 7 cohort | 11 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | -44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 685 | 758 |
| ICSEA percentile | 1th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 85% | 83% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 7.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 11.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 10.1 |
| Language background other than English | 93% | 78% |
| Indigenous students | 96% | 74% |
| Suburb | Port Augusta 5700 | Port Augusta 5700 |
| Council area | Port Augusta | Port Augusta |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.carltonschool.sa.edu.au | www.willsdenps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Willsden Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (20.5 vs 19.5).
- •Willsden Primary School has the higher ICSEA (758 vs 685), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Willsden Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.5 vs 9.3).
- •Carlton School is the larger school with 99 students compared with 86.
- •Carlton School has grown faster over five years (18% vs -44%).
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 Willsden Primary School?
On the Success Index, Willsden Primary School ranks higher (20.5 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 Willsden Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Port Augusta and Port Augusta in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carlton School has 9.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Willsden Primary School has 7.5.
How do Carlton School and Willsden Primary School rank in SA?
Carlton School is 144th of 145 and Willsden Primary School is 342nd of 348 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.