Mulga Street Primary School vs Suttontown 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.
Mulga Street Primary School
Mount Gambier · Government primary · R-6
189 students · ICSEA 943
Suttontown Primary School
Suttontown · Government primary · R-6
101 students · ICSEA 960
| Measure | Mulga Street Primary School Mount Gambier SA | Suttontown Primary School Suttontown SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #304 of 348 | #255 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #4255 of 4,908 | #3729 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 189 | 101 |
| Girls / boys | 103 / 86 | 45 / 56 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -45% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 943 | 960 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 8.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.3 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 6% |
| Suburb | Mount Gambier 5290 | Suttontown 5291 |
| Council area | Mount Gambier | Mount Gambier |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.mulgaps.sa.edu.au | www.suttownps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Suttontown Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (35.7 vs 28.3).
- •Suttontown Primary School has the higher ICSEA (960 vs 943), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Suttontown Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.1).
- •Mulga Street Primary School is the larger school with 189 students compared with 101.
- •Suttontown Primary School has grown faster over five years (16% vs -45%).
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 Mulga Street Primary School better than Suttontown Primary School?
On the Success Index, Suttontown Primary School ranks higher (35.7 vs 28.3 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 Mulga Street Primary School and Suttontown Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Mount Gambier and Suttontown in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mulga Street Primary School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Suttontown Primary School has 11.7.
How do Mulga Street Primary School and Suttontown Primary School rank in SA?
Mulga Street Primary School is 304th of 348 and Suttontown Primary School is 255th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.