Goolwa Secondary College vs Port Elliot Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 9.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Goolwa Secondary College
Goolwa · Government high school · 7-12
285 students · ICSEA 957
Port Elliot Primary School
Port Elliot · Government primary · R-6
351 students · ICSEA 990
| Measure | Goolwa Secondary College Goolwa SA | Port Elliot Primary School Port Elliot SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #62 of 84 | #257 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1124 of 1,472 | #3735 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 285 | 351 |
| Girls / boys | 124 / 161 | 178 / 173 |
| Foundation intake | – | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | 62 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 957 | 990 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.9 | 23.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.8 | 13.2 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 6% |
| Suburb | Goolwa 5214 | Port Elliot 5212 |
| Council area | Alexandrina | Alexandrina |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | goolwasecondarycollege.sa.edu.au | www.ptelliotps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Port Elliot Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (35.5 vs 32.6).
- •Port Elliot Primary School has the higher ICSEA (990 vs 957), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Goolwa Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 15.0).
- •Port Elliot Primary School is the larger school with 351 students compared with 285.
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 Secondary College better than Port Elliot Primary School?
On the Success Index, Port Elliot Primary School ranks higher (35.5 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 Secondary College and Port Elliot Primary School?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Goolwa and Port Elliot in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Goolwa Secondary College has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Port Elliot Primary School has 15.0.
How do Goolwa Secondary College and Port Elliot Primary School rank in SA?
Goolwa Secondary College is 62nd of 84 and Port Elliot Primary School is 257th of 348 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.