Millicent North Primary School vs Port Lincoln Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 514 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Millicent North Primary School
Millicent · Government primary · R-6
203 students · ICSEA 951
Port Lincoln Primary School
Port Lincoln · Government primary · U, 3-6
332 students · ICSEA 952
| Measure | Millicent North Primary School Millicent SA | Port Lincoln Primary School Port Lincoln SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #266 of 348 | #293 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3817 of 4,908 | #4105 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, 3-6 |
| Students | 203 | 332 |
| Girls / boys | 94 / 109 | 164 / 168 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 951 | 952 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.7 | 23.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.7 | 13.8 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 17% |
| Suburb | Millicent 5280 | Port Lincoln 5606 |
| Council area | Wattle Range | Port Lincoln |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Remote |
| Website | www.millnthps.sa.edu.au | www.plps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Millicent North Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (34.4 vs 30.2).
- •Port Lincoln Primary School has the higher ICSEA (952 vs 951), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Millicent North Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.4).
- •Port Lincoln Primary School is the larger school with 332 students compared with 203.
- •Millicent North Primary School has grown faster over five years (-19% vs -31%).
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 North Primary School better than Port Lincoln Primary School?
On the Success Index, Millicent North Primary School ranks higher (34.4 vs 30.2 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 North Primary School and Port Lincoln Primary School?
About 514 km in a straight line, between Millicent and Port Lincoln in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Millicent North Primary School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Port Lincoln Primary School has 14.4.
How do Millicent North Primary School and Port Lincoln Primary School rank in SA?
Millicent North Primary School is 266th of 348 and Port Lincoln Primary School is 293rd of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.