Christies Beach Primary School vs Port Noarlunga Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 850 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Christies Beach Primary School
Christies Beach · Government primary · U, R-6
194 students · ICSEA 889
Port Noarlunga Primary School
Port Noarlunga · Government primary · R-6
370 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Christies Beach Primary School Christies Beach SA | Port Noarlunga Primary School Port Noarlunga SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #344 of 348 | #226 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #4788 of 4,908 | #3283 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 194 | 370 |
| Girls / boys | 96 / 98 | 192 / 178 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 69 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -31% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 889 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 66% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.9 | 22.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.4 | 13.5 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 28% | 6% |
| Suburb | Christies Beach 5165 | Port Noarlunga 5167 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cbeachps.sa.edu.au | www.portnoarps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Port Noarlunga Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (42.1 vs 19.7).
- •Port Noarlunga Primary School has the higher ICSEA (999 vs 889), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Christies Beach Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.3).
- •Port Noarlunga Primary School is the larger school with 370 students compared with 194.
- •Port Noarlunga Primary School has grown faster over five years (-15% vs -31%).
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 Christies Beach Primary School better than Port Noarlunga Primary School?
On the Success Index, Port Noarlunga Primary School ranks higher (42.1 vs 19.7 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 Christies Beach Primary School and Port Noarlunga Primary School?
About 850 m in a straight line, between Christies Beach and Port Noarlunga in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Christies Beach Primary School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Port Noarlunga Primary School has 16.3.
How do Christies Beach Primary School and Port Noarlunga Primary School rank in SA?
Christies Beach Primary School is 344th of 348 and Port Noarlunga Primary School is 226th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.