Lincoln Gardens Primary School vs Port Lincoln Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 129 m 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 Special School
Port Lincoln · Government special · U
20 students · ICSEA 900
| Measure | Lincoln Gardens Primary School Port Lincoln SA | Port Lincoln Special School Port Lincoln SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | R-6 | U |
| Students | 49 | 20 |
| Girls / boys | 23 / 26 | 6 / 14 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 701 | 900 |
| ICSEA percentile | 1th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 89% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 6.6 | 3.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.4 | 6.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.0 | 10.8 |
| Language background other than English | 61% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 86% | 40% |
| Suburb | Port Lincoln 5606 | Port Lincoln 5606 |
| Council area | Port Lincoln | Port Lincoln |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | www.gardens.sa.edu.au | www.plss.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Port Lincoln Special School has the higher ICSEA (900 vs 701), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Port Lincoln Special School has fewer students per teacher (3.2 vs 6.6).
- •Lincoln Gardens Primary School is the larger school with 49 students compared with 20.
- •Lincoln Gardens Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -13%).
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 Special 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 Lincoln Gardens Primary School and Port Lincoln Special School?
About 129 m 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 Special School has 3.2.
How do Lincoln Gardens Primary School and Port Lincoln Special School rank in SA?
Lincoln Gardens Primary School is unranked and Port Lincoln Special School is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.