Clare Primary School vs Woodville Gardens School Birth-6
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 114 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
Woodville Gardens School Birth-6
Woodville Gardens · Government primary · U, R-6
478 students · ICSEA 983
| Measure | Clare Primary School Clare SA | Woodville Gardens School Birth-6 Woodville Gardens SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #203 of 348 | #185 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3031 of 4,908 | #2779 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 250 | 478 |
| Girls / boys | 126 / 124 | 236 / 242 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 89 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 983 | 983 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.1 | 39.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 23.0 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 72% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 9% |
| Suburb | Clare 5453 | Woodville Gardens 5012 |
| Council area | Clare and Gilbert Valleys | Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.clareps.sa.edu.au | www.wgs.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Woodville Gardens School Birth-6 scores higher on the Success Index (48.9 vs 45.7).
- •Woodville Gardens School Birth-6 has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.6).
- •Woodville Gardens School Birth-6 is the larger school with 478 students compared with 250.
- •Clare Primary School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -13%).
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 Woodville Gardens School Birth-6?
On the Success Index, Woodville Gardens School Birth-6 ranks higher (48.9 vs 45.7 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 Clare Primary School and Woodville Gardens School Birth-6?
About 114 km in a straight line, between Clare and Woodville Gardens in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clare Primary School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woodville Gardens School Birth-6 has 12.2.
How do Clare Primary School and Woodville Gardens School Birth-6 rank in SA?
Clare Primary School is 203rd of 348 and Woodville Gardens School Birth-6 is 185th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.