Endeavour College vs Pooraka Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Endeavour College
Mawson Lakes · Independent high school · 7-12
738 students · ICSEA 1083
Pooraka Primary School
Pooraka · Government primary · R-6
182 students · ICSEA 954
| Measure | Endeavour College Mawson Lakes SA | Pooraka Primary School Pooraka SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #13 of 84 | #290 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #253 of 1,472 | #4083 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 738 | 182 |
| Girls / boys | 357 / 381 | 87 / 95 |
| Foundation intake | – | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | 135 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 110 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1083 | 954 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 63.5 | 12.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.9 | 9.1 |
| Language background other than English | 43% | 62% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 9% |
| Suburb | Mawson Lakes 5095 | Pooraka 5095 |
| Council area | Salisbury | Salisbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.endeavour.sa.edu.au | www.poorakaps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Endeavour College scores higher on the Success Index (71.4 vs 30.5).
- •Endeavour College has the higher ICSEA (1083 vs 954), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Endeavour College has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.9).
- •Endeavour College is the larger school with 738 students compared with 182.
- •Endeavour College has grown faster over five years (2% vs -25%).
- •Endeavour College is a independent school while Pooraka Primary School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Endeavour College better than Pooraka Primary School?
On the Success Index, Endeavour College ranks higher (71.4 vs 30.5 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 Endeavour College and Pooraka Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Mawson Lakes and Pooraka in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Endeavour College has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pooraka Primary School has 14.9.
How do Endeavour College and Pooraka Primary School rank in SA?
Endeavour College is 13th of 84 and Pooraka Primary School is 290th of 348 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.