Oakbank School vs Woodside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 5.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Oakbank School
Oakbank · Government combined · R-12
337 students · ICSEA 993
Woodside Primary School
Woodside · Government primary · R-6
317 students · ICSEA 1036
| Measure | Oakbank School Oakbank SA | Woodside Primary School Woodside SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #105 of 145 | #166 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #957 of 1,259 | #2505 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | R-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 337 | 317 |
| Girls / boys | 139 / 198 | 160 / 157 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | 38 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 38 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 993 | 1036 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 18.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.8 | 17.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 10.7 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Oakbank 5243 | Woodside 5244 |
| Council area | Adelaide Hills | Adelaide Hills |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | oakbank.sa.edu.au/ | www.woodsideps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Woodside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (52.8 vs 35.4).
- •Woodside Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1036 vs 993), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Oakbank School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 18.1).
- •Oakbank School is the larger school with 337 students compared with 317.
- •Woodside Primary School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -3%).
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 Oakbank School better than Woodside Primary School?
On the Success Index, Woodside Primary School ranks higher (52.8 vs 35.4 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 Oakbank School and Woodside Primary School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Oakbank and Woodside in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Oakbank School has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woodside Primary School has 18.1.
How do Oakbank School and Woodside Primary School rank in SA?
Oakbank School is 105th of 145 and Woodside Primary School is 166th of 348 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.