Gordon Education Centre vs Moorak Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 5.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gordon Education Centre
Mount Gambier · Government special · U
62 students · ICSEA 951
Moorak Primary School
Moorak · Government primary · R-6
117 students · ICSEA 976
| Measure | Gordon Education Centre Mount Gambier SA | Moorak Primary School Moorak SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #243 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3489 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | R-6 |
| Students | 62 | 117 |
| Girls / boys | 20 / 42 | 52 / 65 |
| Foundation intake | – | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 951 | 976 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 5.0 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 8.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.9 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 7% |
| Suburb | Mount Gambier 5290 | Moorak 5291 |
| Council area | Mount Gambier | Grant |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.gecsp.sa.edu.au | www.moorakps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Moorak Primary School has the higher ICSEA (976 vs 951), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gordon Education Centre has fewer students per teacher (5.0 vs 13.6).
- •Moorak Primary School is the larger school with 117 students compared with 62.
- •Moorak Primary School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -6%).
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 Gordon Education Centre better than Moorak 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 Gordon Education Centre and Moorak Primary School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Mount Gambier and Moorak in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gordon Education Centre has 5.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Moorak Primary School has 13.6.
How do Gordon Education Centre and Moorak Primary School rank in SA?
Gordon Education Centre is unranked and Moorak Primary School is 243rd of 348 among special schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.