Memorial Oval Primary School vs Napperby Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 53 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Memorial Oval Primary School
Whyalla · Government primary · R-6
206 students · ICSEA 919
Napperby Primary School
Napperby · Government primary · R-6
57 students · ICSEA 920
| Measure | Memorial Oval Primary School Whyalla SA | Napperby Primary School Napperby SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #332 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4633 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 206 | 57 |
| Girls / boys | 98 / 108 | 25 / 32 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -39% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 919 | 920 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 10.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.9 | 5.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.5 | 4.6 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 14% |
| Suburb | Whyalla 5600 | Napperby 5540 |
| Council area | Whyalla | Port Pirie |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.mops.sa.edu.au | www.napperbyps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Napperby Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (26.4 vs 22.8).
- •Napperby Primary School has the higher ICSEA (920 vs 919), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Napperby Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.8).
- •Memorial Oval Primary School is the larger school with 206 students compared with 57.
- •Napperby Primary School has grown faster over five years (21% vs -39%).
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 Memorial Oval Primary School better than Napperby Primary School?
On the Success Index, Napperby Primary School ranks higher (26.4 vs 22.8 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 Memorial Oval Primary School and Napperby Primary School?
About 53 km in a straight line, between Whyalla and Napperby in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Memorial Oval Primary School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Napperby Primary School has 10.2.
How do Memorial Oval Primary School and Napperby Primary School rank in SA?
Memorial Oval Primary School is 332nd of 348 and Napperby Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.