Greenock Primary School vs Light Pass Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 9.5 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
Light Pass Primary School
Light Pass · Government primary · R-6
38 students · ICSEA 939
| Measure | Greenock Primary School Greenock SA | Light Pass Primary School Light Pass SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #221 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3255 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 93 | 38 |
| Girls / boys | 38 / 55 | 17 / 21 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 990 | 939 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 8.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 4.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Greenock 5360 | Light Pass 5355 |
| Council area | Light | Barossa |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.greenockps.sa.edu.au | www.lightpassps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Greenock Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (42.4 vs 29.8).
- •Greenock Primary School has the higher ICSEA (990 vs 939), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Light Pass Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 13.3).
- •Greenock Primary School is the larger school with 93 students compared with 38.
- •Greenock Primary School has grown faster over five years (-23% vs -44%).
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 Light Pass Primary School?
On the Success Index, Greenock Primary School ranks higher (42.4 vs 29.8 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 Light Pass Primary School?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Greenock and Light Pass in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Greenock Primary School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Light Pass Primary School has 8.6.
How do Greenock Primary School and Light Pass Primary School rank in SA?
Greenock Primary School is 221st of 348 and Light Pass Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.