Greenock Primary School vs Kapunda Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 14 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Greenock Primary School
Greenock · Government primary · R-6
93 students · ICSEA 990
Kapunda Primary School
Kapunda · Government primary · R-6
274 students · ICSEA 987
| Measure | Greenock Primary School Greenock SA | Kapunda Primary School Kapunda SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #221 of 348 | #239 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3255 of 4,908 | #3466 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 93 | 274 |
| Girls / boys | 38 / 55 | 126 / 148 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 990 | 987 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 17.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 13.4 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 6% |
| Suburb | Greenock 5360 | Kapunda 5373 |
| Council area | Light | Light |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.greenockps.sa.edu.au | www.kapundaps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Greenock Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (42.4 vs 39.4).
- •Greenock Primary School has the higher ICSEA (990 vs 987), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Greenock Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.7).
- •Kapunda Primary School is the larger school with 274 students compared with 93.
- •Kapunda Primary School has grown faster over five years (-16% 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 Greenock Primary School better than Kapunda Primary School?
On the Success Index, Greenock Primary School ranks higher (42.4 vs 39.4 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 Greenock Primary School and Kapunda Primary School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Greenock and Kapunda in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Greenock Primary School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kapunda Primary School has 15.7.
How do Greenock Primary School and Kapunda Primary School rank in SA?
Greenock Primary School is 221st of 348 and Kapunda Primary School is 239th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.