Pennington School R-6 vs Woodville High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.9 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 High School
St Clair · Government high school · U, 7-12
1,170 students · ICSEA 973
| Measure | Pennington School R-6 Pennington SA | Woodville High School St Clair SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #287 of 348 | #47 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #4046 of 4,908 | #924 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | U, 7-12 |
| Students | 262 | 1,170 |
| Girls / boys | 124 / 138 | 550 / 620 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 177 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 136 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 934 | 973 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.8 | 87.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.2 | 42.2 |
| Language background other than English | 69% | 49% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 9% |
| Suburb | Pennington 5013 | St Clair 5011 |
| Council area | Charles Sturt | Charles Sturt |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | penningtonr6.sa.edu.au/ | woodvillehigh.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Woodville High School scores higher on the Success Index (41.2 vs 31.1).
- •Woodville High School has the higher ICSEA (973 vs 934), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pennington School R-6 has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.4).
- •Woodville High School is the larger school with 1,170 students compared with 262.
- •Woodville High School has grown faster over five years (13% vs -15%).
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 High School?
On the Success Index, Woodville High School ranks higher (41.2 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 High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Pennington and St Clair 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 High School has 13.4.
How do Pennington School R-6 and Woodville High School rank in SA?
Pennington School R-6 is 287th of 348 and Woodville High School is 47th of 84 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.