Lincoln Gardens Primary School vs Whyalla Stuart Primary School R-6
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 246 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
Whyalla Stuart Primary School R-6
Whyalla Stuart · Government primary · R-6
79 students · ICSEA 756
| Measure | Lincoln Gardens Primary School Port Lincoln SA | Whyalla Stuart Primary School R-6 Whyalla Stuart SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 49 | 79 |
| Girls / boys | 23 / 26 | 36 / 43 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 701 | 756 |
| ICSEA percentile | 1th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 89% | 87% |
| Students per teacher | 6.6 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.4 | 7.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.0 | 10.0 |
| Language background other than English | 61% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 86% | 57% |
| Suburb | Port Lincoln 5606 | Whyalla Stuart 5608 |
| Council area | Port Lincoln | Whyalla |
| Remoteness | Remote | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.gardens.sa.edu.au | www.whystuarps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (18.9 vs 19.8).
- •Whyalla Stuart Primary School R-6 has the higher ICSEA (756 vs 701), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lincoln Gardens Primary School has fewer students per teacher (6.6 vs 10.4).
- •Whyalla Stuart Primary School R-6 is the larger school with 79 students compared with 49.
- •Lincoln Gardens Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -19%).
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 Whyalla Stuart Primary School R-6?
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 Whyalla Stuart Primary School R-6?
About 246 km in a straight line, between Port Lincoln and Whyalla Stuart 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 Whyalla Stuart Primary School R-6 has 10.4.
How do Lincoln Gardens Primary School and Whyalla Stuart Primary School R-6 rank in SA?
Lincoln Gardens Primary School is unranked and Whyalla Stuart Primary School R-6 is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.