Gladstone Primary School vs Wilmington Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 72 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gladstone Primary School
Gladstone · Government primary · R-6
79 students · ICSEA 980
Wilmington Primary School
Wilmington · Government primary · R-6
51 students · ICSEA 980
| Measure | Gladstone Primary School Gladstone SA | Wilmington Primary School Wilmington SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 79 | 51 |
| Girls / boys | 35 / 44 | 27 / 24 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +34% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 980 | 980 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 9.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 5.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.1 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 12% |
| Suburb | Gladstone 5473 | Wilmington 5485 |
| Council area | Northern Areas | Mount Remarkable |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.gladstoneps.sa.edu.au | www.wilmngtnps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Gladstone Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (43.8 vs 41.9).
- •Wilmington Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.3).
- •Gladstone Primary School is the larger school with 79 students compared with 51.
- •Gladstone Primary School has grown faster over five years (34% vs 9%).
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 Gladstone Primary School better than Wilmington Primary School?
On the Success Index, Gladstone Primary School ranks higher (43.8 vs 41.9 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 Gladstone Primary School and Wilmington Primary School?
About 72 km in a straight line, between Gladstone and Wilmington in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gladstone Primary School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wilmington Primary School has 9.8.
How do Gladstone Primary School and Wilmington Primary School rank in SA?
Gladstone Primary School is unranked and Wilmington Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.