Goolwa Primary School vs Port Lincoln Junior Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 279 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 Lincoln Junior Primary School
Port Lincoln · Government primary · U, R-2
277 students · ICSEA 974
| Measure | Goolwa Primary School Goolwa SA | Port Lincoln Junior Primary School Port Lincoln SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #260 of 348 | #198 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3748 of 4,908 | #3013 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-2 |
| Students | 281 | 277 |
| Girls / boys | 135 / 146 | 134 / 143 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | 97 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 972 | 974 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 21.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.3 | 16.2 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 18% |
| Suburb | Goolwa 5214 | Port Lincoln 5606 |
| Council area | Alexandrina | Port Lincoln |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Remote |
| Website | www.goolwaps.sa.edu.au | www.lincolnjp.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Port Lincoln Junior Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (45.9 vs 35.3).
- •Port Lincoln Junior Primary School has the higher ICSEA (974 vs 972), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Port Lincoln Junior Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.7).
- •Goolwa Primary School is the larger school with 281 students compared with 277.
- •Port Lincoln Junior Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -13%).
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 Lincoln Junior Primary School?
On the Success Index, Port Lincoln Junior Primary School ranks higher (45.9 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 Port Lincoln Junior Primary School?
About 279 km in a straight line, between Goolwa and Port Lincoln 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 Lincoln Junior Primary School has 12.9.
How do Goolwa Primary School and Port Lincoln Junior Primary School rank in SA?
Goolwa Primary School is 260th of 348 and Port Lincoln Junior Primary School is 198th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.