Largs Bay School vs Ocean View P-12 College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Largs Bay School
Largs Bay · Government primary · R-6
418 students · ICSEA 1018
Ocean View P-12 College
Taperoo · Government combined · U, R-12
629 students · ICSEA 918
| Measure | Largs Bay School Largs Bay SA | Ocean View P-12 College Taperoo SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #196 of 348 | #135 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #2971 of 4,908 | #1140 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-12 |
| Students | 418 | 629 |
| Girls / boys | 205 / 213 | 305 / 324 |
| Foundation intake | 77 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 64 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 75 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1018 | 918 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.7 | 55.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 33.9 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 24% |
| Suburb | Largs Bay 5016 | Taperoo 5017 |
| Council area | Port Adelaide Enfield | Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.largsbayr7.sa.edu.au | www.oceanview.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Largs Bay School scores higher on the Success Index (46.3 vs 27.0).
- •Largs Bay School has the higher ICSEA (1018 vs 918), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ocean View P-12 College has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 15.1).
- •Ocean View P-12 College is the larger school with 629 students compared with 418.
- •Ocean View P-12 College has grown faster over five years (1% 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 Largs Bay School better than Ocean View P-12 College?
On the Success Index, Largs Bay School ranks higher (46.3 vs 27.0 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 Largs Bay School and Ocean View P-12 College?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Largs Bay and Taperoo in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Largs Bay School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ocean View P-12 College has 11.2.
How do Largs Bay School and Ocean View P-12 College rank in SA?
Largs Bay School is 196th of 348 and Ocean View P-12 College is 135th of 145 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.