Pooraka Primary School vs St Gabriel's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 2.2 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
St Gabriel's School
Enfield · Catholic primary · R-6
306 students · ICSEA 1032
| Measure | Pooraka Primary School Pooraka SA | St Gabriel's School Enfield SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #290 of 348 | #126 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #4083 of 4,908 | #1836 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 182 | 306 |
| Girls / boys | 87 / 95 | 150 / 156 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | +46% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 954 | 1032 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.2 | 22.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.1 | 10.4 |
| Language background other than English | 62% | 58% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 2% |
| Suburb | Pooraka 5095 | Enfield 5085 |
| Council area | Salisbury | Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.poorakaps.sa.edu.au | www.sgs.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Gabriel's School scores higher on the Success Index (61.1 vs 30.5).
- •St Gabriel's School has the higher ICSEA (1032 vs 954), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Gabriel's School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.9).
- •St Gabriel's School is the larger school with 306 students compared with 182.
- •St Gabriel's School has grown faster over five years (46% vs -25%).
- •Pooraka Primary School is a government school while St Gabriel's School is a catholic 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pooraka Primary School better than St Gabriel's School?
On the Success Index, St Gabriel's School ranks higher (61.1 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 St Gabriel's School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Pooraka and Enfield in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Pooraka Primary School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Gabriel's School has 13.6.
How do Pooraka Primary School and St Gabriel's School rank in SA?
Pooraka Primary School is 290th of 348 and St Gabriel's School is 126th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.