Fisk Street Primary School vs Samaritan College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fisk Street Primary School
Whyalla Norrie · Government primary · R-6
63 students · ICSEA 857
Samaritan College
Whyalla · Catholic combined · R-12
881 students · ICSEA 979
| Measure | Fisk Street Primary School Whyalla Norrie SA | Samaritan College Whyalla SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #113 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | – | #999 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | R-6 | R-12 |
| Students | 63 | 881 |
| Girls / boys | 23 / 40 | 466 / 415 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 82 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 104 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 67 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -35% | +31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 857 | 979 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 63.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.2 | 41.4 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 40% | 9% |
| Suburb | Whyalla Norrie 5608 | Whyalla 5600 |
| Council area | Whyalla | Whyalla |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.fiskstps.sa.edu.au | www.samaritan.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Samaritan College scores higher on the Success Index (33.3 vs 23.3).
- •Samaritan College has the higher ICSEA (979 vs 857), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fisk Street Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.9).
- •Samaritan College is the larger school with 881 students compared with 63.
- •Samaritan College has grown faster over five years (31% vs -35%).
- •Fisk Street Primary School is a government school while Samaritan College is a catholic 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 Fisk Street Primary School better than Samaritan College?
On the Success Index, Samaritan College ranks higher (33.3 vs 23.3 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 Fisk Street Primary School and Samaritan College?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Whyalla Norrie and Whyalla in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fisk Street Primary School has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Samaritan College has 13.9.
How do Fisk Street Primary School and Samaritan College rank in SA?
Fisk Street Primary School is unranked and Samaritan College is 113th of 145 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.