Goolwa Primary School vs Mylor Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 51 km 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
Mylor Primary School
Mylor · Government primary · R-6
33 students · ICSEA 974
| Measure | Goolwa Primary School Goolwa SA | Mylor Primary School Mylor SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #260 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3748 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 281 | 33 |
| Girls / boys | 135 / 146 | 7 / 26 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -52% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 972 | 974 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 3.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.3 | 4.1 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 3% |
| Suburb | Goolwa 5214 | Mylor 5153 |
| Council area | Alexandrina | Adelaide Hills |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.goolwaps.sa.edu.au | www.mylorps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mylor Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (36.6 vs 35.3).
- •Mylor Primary School has the higher ICSEA (974 vs 972), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mylor Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 15.7).
- •Goolwa Primary School is the larger school with 281 students compared with 33.
- •Goolwa Primary School has grown faster over five years (-13% vs -52%).
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 Mylor Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mylor Primary School ranks higher (36.6 vs 35.3 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 Mylor Primary School?
About 51 km in a straight line, between Goolwa and Mylor in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Goolwa Primary School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mylor Primary School has 10.3.
How do Goolwa Primary School and Mylor Primary School rank in SA?
Goolwa Primary School is 260th of 348 and Mylor Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.