Glencoe Central Primary School vs North Ingle School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 362 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glencoe Central Primary School
Glencoe · Government primary · R-6
48 students · ICSEA 997
North Ingle School
Ingle Farm · Government primary · R-6
180 students · ICSEA 998
| Measure | Glencoe Central Primary School Glencoe SA | North Ingle School Ingle Farm SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #175 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2661 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 48 | 180 |
| Girls / boys | 23 / 25 | 92 / 88 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | +23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 997 | 998 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.9 | 12.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.5 | 8.5 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 11% |
| Suburb | Glencoe 5291 | Ingle Farm 5098 |
| Council area | Wattle Range | Salisbury |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.glencoeps.sa.edu.au | www.northingle.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (49.6 vs 50.4).
- •North Ingle School has the higher ICSEA (998 vs 997), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glencoe Central Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.1 vs 14.4).
- •North Ingle School is the larger school with 180 students compared with 48.
- •North Ingle School has grown faster over five years (23% 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 Glencoe Central Primary School better than North Ingle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Glencoe Central Primary School and North Ingle School?
About 362 km in a straight line, between Glencoe and Ingle Farm in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glencoe Central Primary School has 8.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and North Ingle School has 14.4.
How do Glencoe Central Primary School and North Ingle School rank in SA?
Glencoe Central Primary School is unranked and North Ingle School is 175th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.