Cobdogla Primary School vs Poonindie Community Learning Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 417 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cobdogla Primary School
Cobdogla · Government primary · R-6
107 students · ICSEA 983
Poonindie Community Learning Centre
Poonindie · Government primary · R-6
131 students · ICSEA 984
| Measure | Cobdogla Primary School Cobdogla SA | Poonindie Community Learning Centre Poonindie SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #225 of 348 | #214 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3269 of 4,908 | #3141 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 107 | 131 |
| Girls / boys | 57 / 50 | 56 / 75 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 983 | 984 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 8.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.6 | 5.4 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 8% |
| Suburb | Cobdogla 5346 | Poonindie 5607 |
| Council area | Berri Barmera | Lower Eyre |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Remote |
| Website | www.cobdoglaps.sa.edu.au/ | www.poonindieps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Poonindie Community Learning Centre scores higher on the Success Index (44.2 vs 42.2).
- •Poonindie Community Learning Centre has the higher ICSEA (984 vs 983), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Poonindie Community Learning Centre is the larger school with 131 students compared with 107.
- •Poonindie Community Learning Centre has grown faster over five years (12% vs -7%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Windsor Gardens
Frequently asked questions
Is Cobdogla Primary School better than Poonindie Community Learning Centre?
On the Success Index, Poonindie Community Learning Centre ranks higher (44.2 vs 42.2 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 Cobdogla Primary School and Poonindie Community Learning Centre?
About 417 km in a straight line, between Cobdogla and Poonindie in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cobdogla Primary School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Poonindie Community Learning Centre has 15.6.
How do Cobdogla Primary School and Poonindie Community Learning Centre rank in SA?
Cobdogla Primary School is 225th of 348 and Poonindie Community Learning Centre is 214th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.