Mundulla Primary School vs Suttontown Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 160 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mundulla Primary School
Mundulla · Government primary · R-6
73 students · ICSEA 960
Suttontown Primary School
Suttontown · Government primary · R-6
101 students · ICSEA 960
| Measure | Mundulla Primary School Mundulla SA | Suttontown Primary School Suttontown SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #255 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3729 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 73 | 101 |
| Girls / boys | 35 / 38 | 45 / 56 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 960 | 960 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.4 | 8.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 6% |
| Suburb | Mundulla 5270 | Suttontown 5291 |
| Council area | Tatiara | Mount Gambier |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.mundullaps.sa.edu.au | www.suttownps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Suttontown Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (35.7 vs 33.3).
- •Suttontown Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.5).
- •Suttontown Primary School is the larger school with 101 students compared with 73.
- •Suttontown Primary School has grown faster over five years (16% vs -4%).
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 Mundulla Primary School better than Suttontown Primary School?
On the Success Index, Suttontown Primary School ranks higher (35.7 vs 33.3 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 Mundulla Primary School and Suttontown Primary School?
About 160 km in a straight line, between Mundulla and Suttontown in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mundulla Primary School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Suttontown Primary School has 11.7.
How do Mundulla Primary School and Suttontown Primary School rank in SA?
Mundulla Primary School is unranked and Suttontown Primary School is 255th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.