Kalangadoo Primary School vs Nicolson Avenue Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 580 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kalangadoo Primary School
Kalangadoo · Government primary · R-6
22 students · ICSEA 885
Nicolson Avenue Primary School
Whyalla Norrie · Government primary · U, R-6
261 students · ICSEA 885
| Measure | Kalangadoo Primary School Kalangadoo SA | Nicolson Avenue Primary School Whyalla Norrie SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #340 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4724 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 22 | 261 |
| Girls / boys | 11 / 11 | 128 / 133 |
| Foundation intake | 2 | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 885 | 885 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 66% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 6.1 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 20.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 18.1 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 20% |
| Suburb | Kalangadoo 5278 | Whyalla Norrie 5608 |
| Council area | Wattle Range | Whyalla |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.kdoops.sa.edu.au | nicolsonps.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Kalangadoo Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (22.4 vs 21.1).
- •Kalangadoo Primary School has fewer students per teacher (6.1 vs 13.0).
- •Nicolson Avenue Primary School is the larger school with 261 students compared with 22.
- •Kalangadoo Primary School has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -33%).
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 Kalangadoo Primary School better than Nicolson Avenue Primary School?
On the Success Index, Kalangadoo Primary School ranks higher (22.4 vs 21.1 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 Kalangadoo Primary School and Nicolson Avenue Primary School?
About 580 km in a straight line, between Kalangadoo and Whyalla Norrie in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kalangadoo Primary School has 6.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nicolson Avenue Primary School has 13.0.
How do Kalangadoo Primary School and Nicolson Avenue Primary School rank in SA?
Kalangadoo Primary School is unranked and Nicolson Avenue Primary School is 340th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.