Navigator College vs Port Lincoln Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.4 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 Special School
Port Lincoln · Government special · U
20 students · ICSEA 900
| Measure | Navigator College Port Lincoln SA | Port Lincoln Special School Port Lincoln SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #57 of 145 | – |
| National rank (type) | #697 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | R-12 | U |
| Students | 466 | 20 |
| Girls / boys | 236 / 230 | 6 / 14 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 41 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 34 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1013 | 900 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 3.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.2 | 6.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.0 | 10.8 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 40% |
| Suburb | Port Lincoln 5606 | Port Lincoln 5606 |
| Council area | Port Lincoln | Port Lincoln |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | www.navigator.sa.edu.au | www.plss.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Navigator College has the higher ICSEA (1013 vs 900), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Port Lincoln Special School has fewer students per teacher (3.2 vs 11.0).
- •Navigator College is the larger school with 466 students compared with 20.
- •Navigator College has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -13%).
- •Navigator College is a independent school while Port Lincoln Special 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 Special School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Navigator College and Port Lincoln Special School?
About 1.4 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 Special School has 3.2.
How do Navigator College and Port Lincoln Special School rank in SA?
Navigator College is 57th of 145 and Port Lincoln Special School is unranked among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.