John Pirie Secondary School vs Port Pirie West Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 715 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
John Pirie Secondary School
Port Pirie · Government high school · U, 7-12
691 students · ICSEA 894
Port Pirie West Primary School
Port Pirie · Government primary · R-6
201 students · ICSEA 873
| Measure | John Pirie Secondary School Port Pirie SA | Port Pirie West Primary School Port Pirie SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #68 of 84 | #327 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1241 of 1,472 | #4563 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | U, 7-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 691 | 201 |
| Girls / boys | 335 / 356 | 104 / 97 |
| Foundation intake | – | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | 127 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 75 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 894 | 873 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 7th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 68% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.7 | 17.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 34.3 | 14.2 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 25% |
| Suburb | Port Pirie 5540 | Port Pirie 5540 |
| Council area | Port Pirie | Port Pirie |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.jpss.sa.edu.au | www.piriewps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •John Pirie Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (27.6 vs 24.0).
- •John Pirie Secondary School has the higher ICSEA (894 vs 873), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Port Pirie West Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.1).
- •John Pirie Secondary School is the larger school with 691 students compared with 201.
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 John Pirie Secondary School better than Port Pirie West Primary School?
On the Success Index, John Pirie Secondary School ranks higher (27.6 vs 24.0 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 John Pirie Secondary School and Port Pirie West Primary School?
About 715 m in a straight line, between Port Pirie and Port Pirie in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
John Pirie Secondary School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Port Pirie West Primary School has 11.6.
How do John Pirie Secondary School and Port Pirie West Primary School rank in SA?
John Pirie Secondary School is 68th of 84 and Port Pirie West Primary School is 327th of 348 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.