Poonindie Community Learning Centre vs Ramco Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 375 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Poonindie Community Learning Centre
Poonindie · Government primary · R-6
131 students · ICSEA 984
Ramco Primary School
Ramco · Government primary · R-6
87 students · ICSEA 985
| Measure | Poonindie Community Learning Centre Poonindie SA | Ramco Primary School Ramco SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #214 of 348 | #209 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3141 of 4,908 | #3092 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 131 | 87 |
| Girls / boys | 56 / 75 | 36 / 51 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 984 | 985 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.4 | 5.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.4 | 6.2 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 7% |
| Suburb | Poonindie 5607 | Ramco 5322 |
| Council area | Lower Eyre | Loxton Waikerie |
| Remoteness | Remote | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.poonindieps.sa.edu.au | ramcops.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (44.2 vs 44.9).
- •Ramco Primary School has the higher ICSEA (985 vs 984), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ramco Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.6).
- •Poonindie Community Learning Centre is the larger school with 131 students compared with 87.
- •Ramco Primary School has grown faster over five years (32% vs 12%).
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 Poonindie Community Learning Centre better than Ramco Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Poonindie Community Learning Centre and Ramco Primary School?
About 375 km in a straight line, between Poonindie and Ramco in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Poonindie Community Learning Centre has 15.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ramco Primary School has 15.0.
How do Poonindie Community Learning Centre and Ramco Primary School rank in SA?
Poonindie Community Learning Centre is 214th of 348 and Ramco Primary School is 209th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.