Littlehampton Primary School vs Mount Barker Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Littlehampton Primary School
Littlehampton · Government primary · R-6
336 students · ICSEA 1036
Mount Barker Primary School
Mount Barker · Government primary · U, R-6
326 students · ICSEA 1016
| Measure | Littlehampton Primary School Littlehampton SA | Mount Barker Primary School Mount Barker SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #183 of 348 | #180 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2771 of 4,908 | #2722 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 336 | 326 |
| Girls / boys | 167 / 169 | 168 / 158 |
| Foundation intake | 71 | 69 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 1016 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.3 | 23.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 13.9 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 7% |
| Suburb | Littlehampton 5250 | Mount Barker 5251 |
| Council area | Mount Barker | Mount Barker |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | littlehamptonps.sa.edu.au/ | www.mtbarkerps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (48.9 vs 49.6).
- •Littlehampton Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1036 vs 1016), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Barker Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.1).
- •Littlehampton Primary School is the larger school with 336 students compared with 326.
- •Mount Barker Primary School has grown faster over five years (-17% vs -26%).
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 Littlehampton Primary School better than Mount Barker 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 Littlehampton Primary School and Mount Barker Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Littlehampton and Mount Barker in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Littlehampton Primary School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Barker Primary School has 13.7.
How do Littlehampton Primary School and Mount Barker Primary School rank in SA?
Littlehampton Primary School is 183rd of 348 and Mount Barker Primary School is 180th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.