Lincoln Gardens Primary School vs Navigator College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Gardens Primary School
Port Lincoln · Government primary · R-6
49 students · ICSEA 701
Navigator College
Port Lincoln · Independent combined · R-12
466 students · ICSEA 1013
| Measure | Lincoln Gardens Primary School Port Lincoln SA | Navigator College Port Lincoln SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 48 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #57 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | – | #697 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | R-6 | R-12 |
| Students | 49 | 466 |
| Girls / boys | 23 / 26 | 236 / 230 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 41 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 34 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 701 | 1013 |
| ICSEA percentile | 1th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 89% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 6.6 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.4 | 42.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.0 | 23.0 |
| Language background other than English | 61% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 86% | 7% |
| Suburb | Port Lincoln 5606 | Port Lincoln 5606 |
| Council area | Port Lincoln | Port Lincoln |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | www.gardens.sa.edu.au | www.navigator.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Navigator College scores higher on the Success Index (47.9 vs 18.9).
- •Navigator College has the higher ICSEA (1013 vs 701), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lincoln Gardens Primary School has fewer students per teacher (6.6 vs 11.0).
- •Navigator College is the larger school with 466 students compared with 49.
- •Lincoln Gardens Primary School is a government school while Navigator College is an independent 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Windsor Gardens
Frequently asked questions
Is Lincoln Gardens Primary School better than Navigator College?
On the Success Index, Navigator College ranks higher (47.9 vs 18.9 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 Lincoln Gardens Primary School and Navigator College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Port Lincoln and Port Lincoln in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lincoln Gardens Primary School has 6.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Navigator College has 11.0.
How do Lincoln Gardens Primary School and Navigator College rank in SA?
Lincoln Gardens Primary School is unranked and Navigator College is 57th of 145 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.