Cobdogla Primary School vs Woodville Gardens School Birth-6
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 183 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
Woodville Gardens School Birth-6
Woodville Gardens · Government primary · U, R-6
478 students · ICSEA 983
| Measure | Cobdogla Primary School Cobdogla SA | Woodville Gardens School Birth-6 Woodville Gardens SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #225 of 348 | #185 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3269 of 4,908 | #2779 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 107 | 478 |
| Girls / boys | 57 / 50 | 236 / 242 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 89 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 983 | 983 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 39.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.6 | 23.0 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 72% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 9% |
| Suburb | Cobdogla 5346 | Woodville Gardens 5012 |
| Council area | Berri Barmera | Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cobdoglaps.sa.edu.au/ | www.wgs.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Woodville Gardens School Birth-6 scores higher on the Success Index (48.9 vs 42.2).
- •Woodville Gardens School Birth-6 has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.3).
- •Woodville Gardens School Birth-6 is the larger school with 478 students compared with 107.
- •Cobdogla Primary School has grown faster over five years (-7% 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 Cobdogla Primary School better than Woodville Gardens School Birth-6?
On the Success Index, Woodville Gardens School Birth-6 ranks higher (48.9 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 Woodville Gardens School Birth-6?
About 183 km in a straight line, between Cobdogla and Woodville Gardens in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cobdogla Primary School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woodville Gardens School Birth-6 has 12.2.
How do Cobdogla Primary School and Woodville Gardens School Birth-6 rank in SA?
Cobdogla Primary School is 225th of 348 and Woodville Gardens School Birth-6 is 185th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.