Largs Bay School vs Our Lady of the Visitation School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 2.1 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
Our Lady of the Visitation School
Taperoo · Catholic primary · R-6
320 students · ICSEA 1026
| Measure | Largs Bay School Largs Bay SA | Our Lady of the Visitation School Taperoo SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #196 of 348 | #94 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2971 of 4,908 | #1456 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 418 | 320 |
| Girls / boys | 205 / 213 | 138 / 182 |
| Foundation intake | 77 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | +81% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1018 | 1026 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.7 | 26.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 15.6 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 7% |
| 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.olv.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Visitation School scores higher on the Success Index (65.0 vs 46.3).
- •Our Lady of the Visitation School has the higher ICSEA (1026 vs 1018), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of the Visitation School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.1).
- •Largs Bay School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 320.
- •Our Lady of the Visitation School has grown faster over five years (81% vs -28%).
- •Largs Bay School is a government school while Our Lady of the Visitation School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Our Lady of the Visitation School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of the Visitation School ranks higher (65.0 vs 46.3 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 Our Lady of the Visitation School?
About 2.1 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 Our Lady of the Visitation School has 12.0.
How do Largs Bay School and Our Lady of the Visitation School rank in SA?
Largs Bay School is 196th of 348 and Our Lady of the Visitation School is 94th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.