Pennington School R-6 vs Woodville Gardens School Birth-6
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.
Pennington School R-6
Pennington · Government primary · U, R-6
262 students · ICSEA 934
Woodville Gardens School Birth-6
Woodville Gardens · Government primary · U, R-6
478 students · ICSEA 983
| Measure | Pennington School R-6 Pennington SA | Woodville Gardens School Birth-6 Woodville Gardens SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #287 of 348 | #185 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #4046 of 4,908 | #2779 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 262 | 478 |
| Girls / boys | 124 / 138 | 236 / 242 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 89 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 934 | 983 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.8 | 39.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.2 | 23.0 |
| Language background other than English | 69% | 72% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 9% |
| Suburb | Pennington 5013 | Woodville Gardens 5012 |
| Council area | Charles Sturt | Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | penningtonr6.sa.edu.au/ | www.wgs.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Woodville Gardens School Birth-6 scores higher on the Success Index (48.9 vs 31.1).
- •Woodville Gardens School Birth-6 has the higher ICSEA (983 vs 934), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pennington School R-6 has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.2).
- •Woodville Gardens School Birth-6 is the larger school with 478 students compared with 262.
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 Woodville Gardens School Birth-6?
On the Success Index, Woodville Gardens School Birth-6 ranks higher (48.9 vs 31.1 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 Woodville Gardens School Birth-6?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Pennington and Woodville Gardens 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 Woodville Gardens School Birth-6 has 12.2.
How do Pennington School R-6 and Woodville Gardens School Birth-6 rank in SA?
Pennington School R-6 is 287th of 348 and Woodville Gardens School Birth-6 is 185th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.