Clare Primary School vs Poonindie Community Learning Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 265 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clare Primary School
Clare · Government primary · U, R-6
250 students · ICSEA 983
Poonindie Community Learning Centre
Poonindie · Government primary · R-6
131 students · ICSEA 984
| Measure | Clare Primary School Clare SA | Poonindie Community Learning Centre Poonindie SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #203 of 348 | #214 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3031 of 4,908 | #3141 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 250 | 131 |
| Girls / boys | 126 / 124 | 56 / 75 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 983 | 984 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.1 | 8.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 5.4 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 8% |
| Suburb | Clare 5453 | Poonindie 5607 |
| Council area | Clare and Gilbert Valleys | Lower Eyre |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Remote |
| Website | www.clareps.sa.edu.au | www.poonindieps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Clare Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (45.7 vs 44.2).
- •Poonindie Community Learning Centre has the higher ICSEA (984 vs 983), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Clare Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.6).
- •Clare Primary School is the larger school with 250 students compared with 131.
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 Clare Primary School better than Poonindie Community Learning Centre?
On the Success Index, Clare Primary School ranks higher (45.7 vs 44.2 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 Clare Primary School and Poonindie Community Learning Centre?
About 265 km in a straight line, between Clare and Poonindie in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clare Primary School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Poonindie Community Learning Centre has 15.6.
How do Clare Primary School and Poonindie Community Learning Centre rank in SA?
Clare Primary School is 203rd of 348 and Poonindie Community Learning Centre is 214th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.