Mil Lel Primary School vs Suttontown Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 5.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mil Lel Primary School
Mil Lel · Government primary · R-6
114 students · ICSEA 1005
Suttontown Primary School
Suttontown · Government primary · R-6
101 students · ICSEA 960
| Measure | Mil Lel Primary School Mil Lel SA | Suttontown Primary School Suttontown SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #201 of 348 | #255 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3024 of 4,908 | #3729 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 114 | 101 |
| Girls / boys | 57 / 57 | 45 / 56 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1005 | 960 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.9 | 8.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 6% |
| Suburb | Mil Lel 5291 | Suttontown 5291 |
| Council area | Grant | Mount Gambier |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.millelps.sa.edu.au | www.suttownps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mil Lel Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (45.8 vs 35.7).
- •Mil Lel Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1005 vs 960), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Suttontown Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 16.5).
- •Mil Lel Primary School is the larger school with 114 students compared with 101.
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 Mil Lel Primary School better than Suttontown Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mil Lel Primary School ranks higher (45.8 vs 35.7 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 Mil Lel Primary School and Suttontown Primary School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Mil Lel and Suttontown in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mil Lel Primary School has 16.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Suttontown Primary School has 11.7.
How do Mil Lel Primary School and Suttontown Primary School rank in SA?
Mil Lel Primary School is 201st of 348 and Suttontown Primary School is 255th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.