Nangwarry Primary School vs Penong Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 948 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Nangwarry Primary School
Nangwarry · Government primary · R-6
18 students · ICSEA 874
Penong Primary School
Penong · Government primary · R-6
36 students · ICSEA 870
| Measure | Nangwarry Primary School Nangwarry SA | Penong Primary School Penong SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 11 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 18 | 36 |
| Girls / boys | 9 / 9 | 14 / 22 |
| Foundation intake | 3 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 874 | 870 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 84% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | – | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 3.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.8 | 4.4 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 39% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 42% |
| Suburb | Nangwarry 5277 | Penong 5690 |
| Council area | Wattle Range | Unincorporated SA |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Very Remote |
| Website | www.nangwaryps.sa.edu.au | www.penongps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Penong Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (21.9 vs 10.9).
- •Nangwarry Primary School has the higher ICSEA (874 vs 870), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Penong Primary School is the larger school with 36 students compared with 18.
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 Nangwarry Primary School better than Penong Primary School?
On the Success Index, Penong Primary School ranks higher (21.9 vs 10.9 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 Nangwarry Primary School and Penong Primary School?
About 948 km in a straight line, between Nangwarry and Penong in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Nangwarry Primary School and Penong Primary School rank in SA?
Nangwarry Primary School is unranked and Penong Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.