Navigator College vs Port Lincoln High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Navigator College
Port Lincoln · Independent combined · R-12
466 students · ICSEA 1013
Port Lincoln High School
Port Lincoln · Government high school · U, 7-12
767 students · ICSEA 923
| Measure | Navigator College Port Lincoln SA | Port Lincoln High School Port Lincoln SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #57 of 145 | #70 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #697 of 1,259 | #1264 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | R-12 | U, 7-12 |
| Students | 466 | 767 |
| Girls / boys | 236 / 230 | 346 / 421 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 41 | 105 |
| Year 12 cohort | 34 | 117 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1013 | 923 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.2 | 62.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.0 | 35.6 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 21% |
| Suburb | Port Lincoln 5606 | Port Lincoln 5606 |
| Council area | Port Lincoln | Port Lincoln |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | www.navigator.sa.edu.au | www.plhs.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Navigator College scores higher on the Success Index (47.9 vs 26.7).
- •Navigator College has the higher ICSEA (1013 vs 923), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Navigator College has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.2).
- •Port Lincoln High School is the larger school with 767 students compared with 466.
- •Port Lincoln High School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -1%).
- •Navigator College is a independent school while Port Lincoln High School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Navigator College better than Port Lincoln High School?
On the Success Index, Navigator College ranks higher (47.9 vs 26.7 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 Navigator College and Port Lincoln High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Port Lincoln and Port Lincoln in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Navigator College has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Port Lincoln High School has 12.2.
How do Navigator College and Port Lincoln High School rank in SA?
Navigator College is 57th of 145 and Port Lincoln High School is 70th of 84 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.