Goolwa Primary School vs Port Elliot Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 9.7 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
Port Elliot Primary School
Port Elliot · Government primary · R-6
351 students · ICSEA 990
| Measure | Goolwa Primary School Goolwa SA | Port Elliot Primary School Port Elliot SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #260 of 348 | #257 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3748 of 4,908 | #3735 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 281 | 351 |
| Girls / boys | 135 / 146 | 178 / 173 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 972 | 990 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 23.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.3 | 13.2 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 6% |
| Suburb | Goolwa 5214 | Port Elliot 5212 |
| Council area | Alexandrina | Alexandrina |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.goolwaps.sa.edu.au | www.ptelliotps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (35.3 vs 35.5).
- •Port Elliot Primary School has the higher ICSEA (990 vs 972), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Port Elliot Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.7).
- •Port Elliot Primary School is the larger school with 351 students compared with 281.
- •Goolwa Primary School has grown faster over five years (-13% 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 Goolwa Primary School better than Port Elliot 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 Goolwa Primary School and Port Elliot Primary School?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Goolwa and Port Elliot in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Goolwa Primary School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Port Elliot Primary School has 15.0.
How do Goolwa Primary School and Port Elliot Primary School rank in SA?
Goolwa Primary School is 260th of 348 and Port Elliot Primary School is 257th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.