Curramulka Primary School vs Pennington School R-6
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 77 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Curramulka Primary School
Curramulka · Government primary · R-6
25 students · ICSEA 935
Pennington School R-6
Pennington · Government primary · U, R-6
262 students · ICSEA 934
| Measure | Curramulka Primary School Curramulka SA | Pennington School R-6 Pennington SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #287 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4046 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 25 | 262 |
| Girls / boys | 14 / 11 | 124 / 138 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 935 | 934 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 10.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 24.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.8 | 17.2 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 69% |
| Indigenous students | 36% | 23% |
| Suburb | Curramulka 5580 | Pennington 5013 |
| Council area | Yorke Peninsula | Charles Sturt |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | curramulka.sa.edu.au/ | penningtonr6.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Curramulka Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (33.8 vs 31.1).
- •Curramulka Primary School has the higher ICSEA (935 vs 934), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Curramulka Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.3 vs 10.6).
- •Pennington School R-6 is the larger school with 262 students compared with 25.
- •Curramulka Primary School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -15%).
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 Curramulka Primary School better than Pennington School R-6?
On the Success Index, Curramulka Primary School ranks higher (33.8 vs 31.1 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 Curramulka Primary School and Pennington School R-6?
About 77 km in a straight line, between Curramulka and Pennington in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Curramulka Primary School has 8.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pennington School R-6 has 10.6.
How do Curramulka Primary School and Pennington School R-6 rank in SA?
Curramulka Primary School is unranked and Pennington School R-6 is 287th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.