Mount Gambier North Primary School vs Peterborough Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 567 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Gambier North Primary School
Mount Gambier · Government primary · U, R-6
190 students · ICSEA 888
Peterborough Primary School
Peterborough · Government primary · U, R-6
40 students · ICSEA 887
| Measure | Mount Gambier North Primary School Mount Gambier SA | Peterborough Primary School Peterborough SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #324 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4514 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 190 | 40 |
| Girls / boys | 99 / 91 | 16 / 24 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -32% | -33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 888 | 887 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 71% | 70% |
| Students per teacher | 7.9 | 7.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.9 | 5.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 4.8 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 20% |
| Suburb | Mount Gambier 5290 | Peterborough 5422 |
| Council area | Mount Gambier | Peterborough |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.mtgnorthps.sa.edu.au | www.peterboroughps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Gambier North Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (24.8 vs 21.8).
- •Mount Gambier North Primary School has the higher ICSEA (888 vs 887), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Peterborough Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.1 vs 7.9).
- •Mount Gambier North Primary School is the larger school with 190 students compared with 40.
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 Mount Gambier North Primary School better than Peterborough Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mount Gambier North Primary School ranks higher (24.8 vs 21.8 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 Mount Gambier North Primary School and Peterborough Primary School?
About 567 km in a straight line, between Mount Gambier and Peterborough in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Gambier North Primary School has 7.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Peterborough Primary School has 7.1.
How do Mount Gambier North Primary School and Peterborough Primary School rank in SA?
Mount Gambier North Primary School is 324th of 348 and Peterborough Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.