Mawson Lakes School vs Port Neill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 222 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mawson Lakes School
Mawson Lakes · Government primary · R-6
716 students · ICSEA 1060
Port Neill Primary School
Port Neill · Government primary · R-6
26 students · ICSEA 1060
| Measure | Mawson Lakes School Mawson Lakes SA | Port Neill Primary School Port Neill SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #141 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2078 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 716 | 26 |
| Girls / boys | 344 / 372 | 12 / 14 |
| Foundation intake | 141 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1060 | 1060 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 6.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.6 | 4.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.2 | 1.4 |
| Language background other than English | 66% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mawson Lakes 5095 | Port Neill 5604 |
| Council area | Salisbury | Tumby Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Remote |
| Website | www.mawsonlakes.sa.edu.au | www.ptneill.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Port Neill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (68.0 vs 58.1).
- •Port Neill Primary School has fewer students per teacher (6.2 vs 18.5).
- •Mawson Lakes School is the larger school with 716 students compared with 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 Mawson Lakes School better than Port Neill Primary School?
On the Success Index, Port Neill Primary School ranks higher (68.0 vs 58.1 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 Mawson Lakes School and Port Neill Primary School?
About 222 km in a straight line, between Mawson Lakes and Port Neill in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mawson Lakes School has 18.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Port Neill Primary School has 6.2.
How do Mawson Lakes School and Port Neill Primary School rank in SA?
Mawson Lakes School is 141st of 348 and Port Neill Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.