Old Noarlunga Primary School vs South Port Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 2.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Old Noarlunga Primary School
Old Noarlunga · Government primary · R-6
155 students · ICSEA 999
South Port Primary School
Port Noarlunga South · Government primary · U, R-6
295 students · ICSEA 968
| Measure | Old Noarlunga Primary School Old Noarlunga SA | South Port Primary School Port Noarlunga South SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #197 of 348 | #228 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2974 of 4,908 | #3294 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 155 | 295 |
| Girls / boys | 64 / 91 | 146 / 149 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 999 | 968 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 20.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.2 | 12.7 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 8% |
| Suburb | Old Noarlunga 5168 | Port Noarlunga South 5167 |
| Council area | Onkaparinga | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.onps.sa.edu.au | southportps.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Old Noarlunga Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (46.3 vs 41.9).
- •Old Noarlunga Primary School has the higher ICSEA (999 vs 968), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •South Port Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.5).
- •South Port Primary School is the larger school with 295 students compared with 155.
- •South Port Primary School has grown faster over five years (16% vs 2%).
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 Old Noarlunga Primary School better than South Port Primary School?
On the Success Index, Old Noarlunga Primary School ranks higher (46.3 vs 41.9 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 Old Noarlunga Primary School and South Port Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Old Noarlunga and Port Noarlunga South in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Old Noarlunga Primary School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and South Port Primary School has 14.1.
How do Old Noarlunga Primary School and South Port Primary School rank in SA?
Old Noarlunga Primary School is 197th of 348 and South Port Primary School is 228th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.