Memorial Oval Primary School vs Nicolson Avenue Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.8 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
Nicolson Avenue Primary School
Whyalla Norrie · Government primary · U, R-6
261 students · ICSEA 885
| Measure | Memorial Oval Primary School Whyalla SA | Nicolson Avenue Primary School Whyalla Norrie SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #332 of 348 | #340 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #4633 of 4,908 | #4724 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 206 | 261 |
| Girls / boys | 98 / 108 | 128 / 133 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -39% | -33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 919 | 885 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.9 | 20.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.5 | 18.1 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 20% |
| Suburb | Whyalla 5600 | Whyalla Norrie 5608 |
| Council area | Whyalla | Whyalla |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.mops.sa.edu.au | nicolsonps.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Memorial Oval Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (22.8 vs 21.1).
- •Memorial Oval Primary School has the higher ICSEA (919 vs 885), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nicolson Avenue Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.8).
- •Nicolson Avenue Primary School is the larger school with 261 students compared with 206.
- •Nicolson Avenue Primary School has grown faster over five years (-33% 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 Nicolson Avenue Primary School?
On the Success Index, Memorial Oval Primary School ranks higher (22.8 vs 21.1 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 Memorial Oval Primary School and Nicolson Avenue Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Whyalla and Whyalla Norrie 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 Nicolson Avenue Primary School has 13.0.
How do Memorial Oval Primary School and Nicolson Avenue Primary School rank in SA?
Memorial Oval Primary School is 332nd of 348 and Nicolson Avenue Primary School is 340th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.