Pennington School R-6 vs Two Wells Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 29 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Pennington School R-6
Pennington · Government primary · U, R-6
262 students · ICSEA 934
Two Wells Primary School
Two Wells · Government primary · R-6
247 students · ICSEA 932
| Measure | Pennington School R-6 Pennington SA | Two Wells Primary School Two Wells SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #287 of 348 | #348 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #4046 of 4,908 | #4864 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 262 | 247 |
| Girls / boys | 124 / 138 | 104 / 143 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 934 | 932 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.8 | 14.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.2 | 13.1 |
| Language background other than English | 69% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 9% |
| Suburb | Pennington 5013 | Two Wells 5501 |
| Council area | Charles Sturt | Adelaide Plains |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | penningtonr6.sa.edu.au/ | www.twowellsps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Pennington School R-6 scores higher on the Success Index (31.1 vs 16.6).
- •Pennington School R-6 has the higher ICSEA (934 vs 932), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pennington School R-6 has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 16.7).
- •Pennington School R-6 is the larger school with 262 students compared with 247.
- •Pennington School R-6 has grown faster over five years (-15% vs -32%).
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 Pennington School R-6 better than Two Wells Primary School?
On the Success Index, Pennington School R-6 ranks higher (31.1 vs 16.6 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 Pennington School R-6 and Two Wells Primary School?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Pennington and Two Wells in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Pennington School R-6 has 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Two Wells Primary School has 16.7.
How do Pennington School R-6 and Two Wells Primary School rank in SA?
Pennington School R-6 is 287th of 348 and Two Wells Primary School is 348th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.