Laura Primary School vs Sandy Creek Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 166 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Laura Primary School
Laura · Government primary · R-6
62 students · ICSEA 993
Sandy Creek Primary School
Cockatoo Valley · Government primary · R-6
93 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | Laura Primary School Laura SA | Sandy Creek Primary School Cockatoo Valley SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #213 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3123 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 62 | 93 |
| Girls / boys | 33 / 29 | 36 / 57 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | +35% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 993 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.7 | 7.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 6% |
| Suburb | Laura 5480 | Cockatoo Valley 5351 |
| Council area | Northern Areas | Barossa |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.lauraps.sa.edu.au | www.sandycrkps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (44.0 vs 44.4).
- •Laura Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.3).
- •Sandy Creek Primary School is the larger school with 93 students compared with 62.
- •Sandy Creek Primary School has grown faster over five years (35% 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 Laura Primary School better than Sandy Creek Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Laura Primary School and Sandy Creek Primary School?
About 166 km in a straight line, between Laura and Cockatoo Valley in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Laura Primary School has 10.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sandy Creek Primary School has 13.3.
How do Laura Primary School and Sandy Creek Primary School rank in SA?
Laura Primary School is unranked and Sandy Creek Primary School is 213th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.