Nicolson Avenue Primary School vs Whyalla Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Nicolson Avenue Primary School
Whyalla Norrie · Government primary · U, R-6
261 students · ICSEA 885
Whyalla Secondary College
Whyalla Norrie · Government high school · U, 7-12
1,004 students · ICSEA 900
| Measure | Nicolson Avenue Primary School Whyalla Norrie SA | Whyalla Secondary College Whyalla Norrie SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #340 of 348 | #84 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #4724 of 4,908 | #1472 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | U, 7-12 |
| Students | 261 | 1,004 |
| Girls / boys | 128 / 133 | 467 / 537 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 112 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 150 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -33% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 885 | 900 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 71% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.1 | 62.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.1 | 53.6 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 21% |
| Suburb | Whyalla Norrie 5608 | Whyalla Norrie 5608 |
| Council area | Whyalla | Whyalla |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | nicolsonps.sa.edu.au/ | wsc.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Nicolson Avenue Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (21.1 vs 7.6).
- •Whyalla Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (900 vs 885), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nicolson Avenue Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.0).
- •Whyalla Secondary College is the larger school with 1,004 students compared with 261.
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 Nicolson Avenue Primary School better than Whyalla Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Nicolson Avenue Primary School ranks higher (21.1 vs 7.6 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 Nicolson Avenue Primary School and Whyalla Secondary College?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Whyalla Norrie and Whyalla Norrie in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Nicolson Avenue Primary School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Whyalla Secondary College has 16.0.
How do Nicolson Avenue Primary School and Whyalla Secondary College rank in SA?
Nicolson Avenue Primary School is 340th of 348 and Whyalla Secondary College is 84th of 84 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.