Nicolson Avenue Primary School vs Whyalla Special Education Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 141 m 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 Special Education Centre
Whyalla Norrie · Government special · U
63 students · ICSEA 890
| Measure | Nicolson Avenue Primary School Whyalla Norrie SA | Whyalla Special Education Centre Whyalla Norrie SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #340 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4724 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | U, R-6 | U |
| Students | 261 | 63 |
| Girls / boys | 128 / 133 | 14 / 49 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -33% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 885 | 890 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 71% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 5.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.1 | 10.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.1 | 12.5 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 43% |
| Suburb | Whyalla Norrie 5608 | Whyalla Norrie 5608 |
| Council area | Whyalla | Whyalla |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | nicolsonps.sa.edu.au/ | www.whyallasp.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Whyalla Special Education Centre has the higher ICSEA (890 vs 885), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Whyalla Special Education Centre has fewer students per teacher (5.8 vs 13.0).
- •Nicolson Avenue Primary School is the larger school with 261 students compared with 63.
- •Whyalla Special Education Centre has grown faster over five years (7% vs -33%).
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 Special Education Centre?
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 Nicolson Avenue Primary School and Whyalla Special Education Centre?
About 141 m 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 Special Education Centre has 5.8.
How do Nicolson Avenue Primary School and Whyalla Special Education Centre rank in SA?
Nicolson Avenue Primary School is 340th of 348 and Whyalla Special Education Centre is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.