Ngutu College vs Woodville Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ngutu College
Woodville North · Independent combined · R-11
260 students · ICSEA 909
Woodville Primary School
Woodville South · Government primary · R-6
204 students · ICSEA 1020
| Measure | Ngutu College Woodville North SA | Woodville Primary School Woodville South SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #111 of 145 | #171 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #988 of 1,259 | #2585 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | R-11 | R-6 |
| Students | 260 | 204 |
| Girls / boys | 129 / 131 | 95 / 109 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | 21 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -38% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 909 | 1020 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.7 | 13.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 40.4 | 10.1 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 51% | 7% |
| Suburb | Woodville North 5012 | Woodville South 5011 |
| Council area | Charles Sturt | Charles Sturt |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ngutucollege.org.au | www.wvilleps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Woodville Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (51.5 vs 33.8).
- •Woodville Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1020 vs 909), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ngutu College has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 15.5).
- •Ngutu College is the larger school with 260 students compared with 204.
- •Ngutu College is a independent school while Woodville Primary 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 Ngutu College better than Woodville Primary School?
On the Success Index, Woodville Primary School ranks higher (51.5 vs 33.8 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 Ngutu College and Woodville Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Woodville North and Woodville South in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ngutu College has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woodville Primary School has 15.5.
How do Ngutu College and Woodville Primary School rank in SA?
Ngutu College is 111th of 145 and Woodville Primary School is 171st of 348 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.