Millicent High School vs Port Lincoln High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South Australia, 515 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Millicent High School
Millicent · Government high school · 7-12
349 students · ICSEA 926
Port Lincoln High School
Port Lincoln · Government high school · U, 7-12
767 students · ICSEA 923
| Measure | Millicent High School Millicent SA | Port Lincoln High School Port Lincoln SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #78 of 84 | #70 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #1413 of 1,472 | #1264 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | U, 7-12 |
| Students | 349 | 767 |
| Girls / boys | 161 / 188 | 346 / 421 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 49 | 105 |
| Year 12 cohort | 58 | 117 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 926 | 923 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.4 | 62.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.1 | 35.6 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 21% |
| Suburb | Millicent 5280 | Port Lincoln 5606 |
| Council area | Wattle Range | Port Lincoln |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Remote |
| Website | www.millicenths.sa.edu.au/high-school/ | www.plhs.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Port Lincoln High School scores higher on the Success Index (26.7 vs 19.6).
- •Millicent High School has the higher ICSEA (926 vs 923), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Millicent High School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.2).
- •Port Lincoln High School is the larger school with 767 students compared with 349.
- •Port Lincoln High School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -16%).
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 Millicent High School better than Port Lincoln High School?
On the Success Index, Port Lincoln High School ranks higher (26.7 vs 19.6 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 Millicent High School and Port Lincoln High School?
About 515 km in a straight line, between Millicent and Port Lincoln in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Millicent High School has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Port Lincoln High School has 12.2.
How do Millicent High School and Port Lincoln High School rank in SA?
Millicent High School is 78th of 84 and Port Lincoln High School is 70th of 84 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.