Littlehampton Primary School vs Nairne School - Preschool and Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 3.5 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
Nairne School - Preschool and Primary
Nairne · Government primary · R-6
399 students · ICSEA 1009
| Measure | Littlehampton Primary School Littlehampton SA | Nairne School - Preschool and Primary Nairne SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #183 of 348 | #249 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2771 of 4,908 | #3640 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 336 | 399 |
| Girls / boys | 167 / 169 | 176 / 223 |
| Foundation intake | 71 | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 1009 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 18.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.3 | 21.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 15.3 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Littlehampton 5250 | Nairne 5252 |
| Council area | Mount Barker | Mount Barker |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | littlehamptonps.sa.edu.au/ | www.nairneps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Littlehampton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (48.9 vs 37.0).
- •Littlehampton Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1036 vs 1009), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Littlehampton Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.1 vs 18.2).
- •Nairne School - Preschool and Primary is the larger school with 399 students compared with 336.
- •Nairne School - Preschool and Primary has grown faster over five years (-18% 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 Nairne School - Preschool and Primary?
On the Success Index, Littlehampton Primary School ranks higher (48.9 vs 37.0 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 Littlehampton Primary School and Nairne School - Preschool and Primary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Littlehampton and Nairne in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Littlehampton Primary School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nairne School - Preschool and Primary has 18.2.
How do Littlehampton Primary School and Nairne School - Preschool and Primary rank in SA?
Littlehampton Primary School is 183rd of 348 and Nairne School - Preschool and Primary is 249th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.