Goolwa Primary School vs Waikerie Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 183 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
Waikerie Primary School
Waikerie · Government primary · R-6
189 students · ICSEA 974
| Measure | Goolwa Primary School Goolwa SA | Waikerie Primary School Waikerie SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #260 of 348 | #246 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3748 of 4,908 | #3611 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 281 | 189 |
| Girls / boys | 135 / 146 | 83 / 106 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 972 | 974 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 12.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.3 | 6.3 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 8% |
| Suburb | Goolwa 5214 | Waikerie 5330 |
| Council area | Alexandrina | Loxton Waikerie |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.goolwaps.sa.edu.au | www.waikerieps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Waikerie Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (37.4 vs 35.3).
- •Waikerie Primary School has the higher ICSEA (974 vs 972), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Goolwa Primary School is the larger school with 281 students compared with 189.
- •Goolwa Primary School has grown faster over five years (-13% vs -23%).
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 Waikerie Primary School?
On the Success Index, Waikerie Primary School ranks higher (37.4 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 Waikerie Primary School?
About 183 km in a straight line, between Goolwa and Waikerie in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Goolwa Primary School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Waikerie Primary School has 15.8.
How do Goolwa Primary School and Waikerie Primary School rank in SA?
Goolwa Primary School is 260th of 348 and Waikerie Primary School is 246th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.