Lincoln Gardens Primary School vs Port Lincoln High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 2.1 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
Port Lincoln High School
Port Lincoln · Government high school · U, 7-12
767 students · ICSEA 923
| Measure | Lincoln Gardens Primary School Port Lincoln SA | Port Lincoln High School Port Lincoln SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #70 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1264 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, 7-12 |
| Students | 49 | 767 |
| Girls / boys | 23 / 26 | 346 / 421 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 105 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 117 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 701 | 923 |
| ICSEA percentile | 1th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 89% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 6.6 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.4 | 62.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.0 | 35.6 |
| Language background other than English | 61% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 86% | 21% |
| Suburb | Port Lincoln 5606 | Port Lincoln 5606 |
| Council area | Port Lincoln | Port Lincoln |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | www.gardens.sa.edu.au | www.plhs.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Port Lincoln High School scores higher on the Success Index (26.7 vs 18.9).
- •Port Lincoln High School has the higher ICSEA (923 vs 701), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lincoln Gardens Primary School has fewer students per teacher (6.6 vs 12.2).
- •Port Lincoln High School is the larger school with 767 students compared with 49.
- •Port Lincoln High School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -2%).
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 Lincoln Gardens Primary School better than Port Lincoln High School?
On the Success Index, Port Lincoln High School ranks higher (26.7 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 Port Lincoln High School?
About 2.1 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 Port Lincoln High School has 12.2.
How do Lincoln Gardens Primary School and Port Lincoln High School rank in SA?
Lincoln Gardens Primary School is unranked and Port Lincoln High School is 70th of 84 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.