Pooraka Primary School vs Sports College South Australia
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Pooraka Primary School
Pooraka · Government primary · R-6
182 students · ICSEA 954
Sports College South Australia
Gepps Cross · Independent high school · 11-12
404 students · ICSEA 1015
| Measure | Pooraka Primary School Pooraka SA | Sports College South Australia Gepps Cross SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #290 of 348 | #34 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #4083 of 4,908 | #690 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | R-6 | 11-12 |
| Students | 182 | 404 |
| Girls / boys | 87 / 95 | 147 / 257 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 178 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | +330% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 954 | 1015 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 18.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.2 | 21.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.1 | 37.5 |
| Language background other than English | 62% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 10% |
| Suburb | Pooraka 5095 | Gepps Cross 5094 |
| Council area | Salisbury | Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.poorakaps.sa.edu.au | sedacollege.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Sports College South Australia scores higher on the Success Index (52.2 vs 30.5).
- •Sports College South Australia has the higher ICSEA (1015 vs 954), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pooraka Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.9 vs 18.5).
- •Sports College South Australia is the larger school with 404 students compared with 182.
- •Sports College South Australia has grown faster over five years (330% vs -25%).
- •Pooraka Primary School is a government school while Sports College South Australia is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Windsor Gardens
Frequently asked questions
Is Pooraka Primary School better than Sports College South Australia?
On the Success Index, Sports College South Australia ranks higher (52.2 vs 30.5 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 Pooraka Primary School and Sports College South Australia?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Pooraka and Gepps Cross in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Pooraka Primary School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sports College South Australia has 18.5.
How do Pooraka Primary School and Sports College South Australia rank in SA?
Pooraka Primary School is 290th of 348 and Sports College South Australia is 34th of 84 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.