Northfield Primary School vs Pooraka Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Northfield Primary School
Northfield · Government primary · R-6
352 students · ICSEA 982
Pooraka Primary School
Pooraka · Government primary · R-6
182 students · ICSEA 954
| Measure | Northfield Primary School Northfield SA | Pooraka Primary School Pooraka SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #216 of 348 | #290 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3187 of 4,908 | #4083 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 352 | 182 |
| Girls / boys | 159 / 193 | 87 / 95 |
| Foundation intake | 69 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 982 | 954 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.7 | 12.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 9.1 |
| Language background other than English | 70% | 62% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 9% |
| Suburb | Northfield 5085 | Pooraka 5095 |
| Council area | Port Adelaide Enfield | Salisbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.northfldps.sa.edu.au | www.poorakaps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Northfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (43.4 vs 30.5).
- •Northfield Primary School has the higher ICSEA (982 vs 954), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Northfield Primary School is the larger school with 352 students compared with 182.
- •Northfield Primary School has grown faster over five years (-13% vs -25%).
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 Northfield Primary School better than Pooraka Primary School?
On the Success Index, Northfield Primary School ranks higher (43.4 vs 30.5 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 Northfield Primary School and Pooraka Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Northfield and Pooraka in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Northfield Primary School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pooraka Primary School has 14.9.
How do Northfield Primary School and Pooraka Primary School rank in SA?
Northfield Primary School is 216th of 348 and Pooraka Primary School is 290th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.