Compton Primary School vs Gladstone Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 548 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Compton Primary School
Suttontown · Government primary · R-6
76 students · ICSEA 980
Gladstone Primary School
Gladstone · Government primary · R-6
79 students · ICSEA 980
| Measure | Compton Primary School Suttontown SA | Gladstone Primary School Gladstone SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 76 | 79 |
| Girls / boys | 38 / 38 | 35 / 44 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | +34% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 980 | 980 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 7.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 9% |
| Suburb | Suttontown 5291 | Gladstone 5473 |
| Council area | Grant | Northern Areas |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.comptonps.sa.edu.au | www.gladstoneps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Gladstone Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (43.8 vs 41.8).
- •Gladstone Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.6).
- •Gladstone Primary School is the larger school with 79 students compared with 76.
- •Gladstone Primary School has grown faster over five years (34% vs -25%).
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 Compton Primary School better than Gladstone Primary School?
On the Success Index, Gladstone Primary School ranks higher (43.8 vs 41.8 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 Compton Primary School and Gladstone Primary School?
About 548 km in a straight line, between Suttontown and Gladstone in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Compton Primary School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gladstone Primary School has 11.3.
How do Compton Primary School and Gladstone Primary School rank in SA?
Compton Primary School is unranked and Gladstone Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.