Goodwood Primary School vs Norwood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 5.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Goodwood Primary School
Goodwood · Government primary · R-6
408 students · ICSEA 1147
Norwood Primary School
Norwood · Government primary · R-6
361 students · ICSEA 1148
| Measure | Goodwood Primary School Goodwood SA | Norwood Primary School Norwood SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #4 of 348 | #5 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #174 of 4,908 | #180 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 408 | 361 |
| Girls / boys | 199 / 209 | 178 / 183 |
| Foundation intake | 67 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1147 | 1148 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 60% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.2 | 25.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.3 | 12.3 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Goodwood 5034 | Norwood 5067 |
| Council area | Unley | Norwood Payneham and St Peters |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.goodwoodps.sa.edu.au | www.norwoodps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (80.4 vs 80.2).
- •Norwood Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1148 vs 1147), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Norwood Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.9).
- •Goodwood Primary School is the larger school with 408 students compared with 361.
- •Goodwood Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -16%).
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 Goodwood Primary School better than Norwood Primary 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 Goodwood Primary School and Norwood Primary School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Goodwood and Norwood in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Goodwood Primary School has 16.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Norwood Primary School has 14.4.
How do Goodwood Primary School and Norwood Primary School rank in SA?
Goodwood Primary School is 4th of 348 and Norwood Primary School is 5th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.