Goolwa Primary School vs Goolwa Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 814 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Goolwa Primary School
Goolwa · Government primary · R-6
281 students · ICSEA 972
Goolwa Secondary College
Goolwa · Government high school · 7-12
285 students · ICSEA 957
| Measure | Goolwa Primary School Goolwa SA | Goolwa Secondary College Goolwa SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #260 of 348 | #62 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #3748 of 4,908 | #1124 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | R-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 281 | 285 |
| Girls / boys | 135 / 146 | 124 / 161 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 62 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 972 | 957 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 23.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.3 | 14.8 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 8% |
| Suburb | Goolwa 5214 | Goolwa 5214 |
| Council area | Alexandrina | Alexandrina |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.goolwaps.sa.edu.au | goolwasecondarycollege.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Goolwa Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (35.3 vs 32.6).
- •Goolwa Primary School has the higher ICSEA (972 vs 957), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Goolwa Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 15.7).
- •Goolwa Secondary College is the larger school with 285 students compared with 281.
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 Goolwa Primary School better than Goolwa Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Goolwa Primary School ranks higher (35.3 vs 32.6 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 Goolwa Primary School and Goolwa Secondary College?
About 814 m in a straight line, between Goolwa and Goolwa in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Goolwa Primary School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Goolwa Secondary College has 11.9.
How do Goolwa Primary School and Goolwa Secondary College rank in SA?
Goolwa Primary School is 260th of 348 and Goolwa Secondary College is 62nd of 84 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.