Gawler Primary School vs Pooraka Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 29 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gawler Primary School
Gawler · Government primary · R-6
168 students · ICSEA 954
Pooraka Primary School
Pooraka · Government primary · R-6
182 students · ICSEA 954
| Measure | Gawler Primary School Gawler SA | Pooraka Primary School Pooraka SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #283 of 348 | #290 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3990 of 4,908 | #4083 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 168 | 182 |
| Girls / boys | 96 / 72 | 87 / 95 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 954 | 954 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 9.1 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 62% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 9% |
| Suburb | Gawler 5118 | Pooraka 5095 |
| Council area | Gawler | Salisbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gawlerps.sa.edu.au/ | www.poorakaps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Gawler Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (31.8 vs 30.5).
- •Gawler Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.9).
- •Pooraka Primary School is the larger school with 182 students compared with 168.
- •Gawler Primary School has grown faster over five years (-12% 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 Gawler Primary School better than Pooraka Primary School?
On the Success Index, Gawler Primary School ranks higher (31.8 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 Gawler Primary School and Pooraka Primary School?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Gawler and Pooraka in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gawler Primary School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pooraka Primary School has 14.9.
How do Gawler Primary School and Pooraka Primary School rank in SA?
Gawler Primary School is 283rd of 348 and Pooraka Primary School is 290th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.