Compton Primary School vs Mount Gambier High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 4.3 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
Mount Gambier High School
Mount Gambier · Government high school · U, 7-12
778 students · ICSEA 946
| Measure | Compton Primary School Suttontown SA | Mount Gambier High School Mount Gambier SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #72 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1293 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, 7-12 |
| Students | 76 | 778 |
| Girls / boys | 38 / 38 | 390 / 388 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 142 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 119 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 980 | 946 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 55.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.1 | 34.1 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 7% |
| Suburb | Suttontown 5291 | Mount Gambier 5290 |
| Council area | Grant | Mount Gambier |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.comptonps.sa.edu.au | www.mghs.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Compton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (41.8 vs 25.6).
- •Compton Primary School has the higher ICSEA (980 vs 946), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Gambier High School is the larger school with 778 students compared with 76.
- •Mount Gambier High School has grown faster over five years (6% 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 Mount Gambier High School?
On the Success Index, Compton Primary School ranks higher (41.8 vs 25.6 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 Mount Gambier High School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Suttontown and Mount Gambier in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Compton Primary School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Gambier High School has 13.9.
How do Compton Primary School and Mount Gambier High School rank in SA?
Compton Primary School is unranked and Mount Gambier High School is 72nd of 84 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.