Gulfview Heights Primary School vs Laura Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 182 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gulfview Heights Primary School
Gulfview Heights · Government primary · R-6
384 students · ICSEA 993
Laura Primary School
Laura · Government primary · R-6
62 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | Gulfview Heights Primary School Gulfview Heights SA | Laura Primary School Laura SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #248 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3627 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 384 | 62 |
| Girls / boys | 185 / 199 | 33 / 29 |
| Foundation intake | 77 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 993 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 10.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.0 | 5.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 10% |
| Suburb | Gulfview Heights 5096 | Laura 5480 |
| Council area | Salisbury | Northern Areas |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.ghps.sa.edu.au | www.lauraps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Laura Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (44.0 vs 37.1).
- •Laura Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 17.5).
- •Gulfview Heights Primary School is the larger school with 384 students compared with 62.
- •Gulfview Heights Primary School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -28%).
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 Gulfview Heights Primary School better than Laura Primary School?
On the Success Index, Laura Primary School ranks higher (44.0 vs 37.1 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 Gulfview Heights Primary School and Laura Primary School?
About 182 km in a straight line, between Gulfview Heights and Laura in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gulfview Heights Primary School has 17.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Laura Primary School has 10.9.
How do Gulfview Heights Primary School and Laura Primary School rank in SA?
Gulfview Heights Primary School is 248th of 348 and Laura Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.