Curramulka Primary School vs Two Wells Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 74 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
Two Wells Primary School
Two Wells · Government primary · R-6
247 students · ICSEA 932
| Measure | Curramulka Primary School Curramulka SA | Two Wells Primary School Two Wells SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #348 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4864 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 25 | 247 |
| Girls / boys | 14 / 11 | 104 / 143 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 935 | 932 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 14.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.8 | 13.1 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 36% | 9% |
| Suburb | Curramulka 5580 | Two Wells 5501 |
| Council area | Yorke Peninsula | Adelaide Plains |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | curramulka.sa.edu.au/ | www.twowellsps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Curramulka Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (33.8 vs 16.6).
- •Curramulka Primary School has the higher ICSEA (935 vs 932), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Curramulka Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.3 vs 16.7).
- •Two Wells Primary School is the larger school with 247 students compared with 25.
- •Curramulka Primary School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -32%).
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 Two Wells Primary School?
On the Success Index, Curramulka Primary School ranks higher (33.8 vs 16.6 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 Curramulka Primary School and Two Wells Primary School?
About 74 km in a straight line, between Curramulka and Two Wells in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Curramulka Primary School has 8.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Two Wells Primary School has 16.7.
How do Curramulka Primary School and Two Wells Primary School rank in SA?
Curramulka Primary School is unranked and Two Wells Primary School is 348th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.