Port Elliot Primary School vs Victor Harbor High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 7.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Port Elliot Primary School
Port Elliot · Government primary · R-6
351 students · ICSEA 990
Victor Harbor High School
Victor Harbor · Government high school · U, 7-12
633 students · ICSEA 974
| Measure | Port Elliot Primary School Port Elliot SA | Victor Harbor High School Victor Harbor SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #257 of 348 | #48 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #3735 of 4,908 | #928 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, 7-12 |
| Students | 351 | 633 |
| Girls / boys | 178 / 173 | 299 / 334 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 82 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 101 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 990 | 974 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.4 | 54.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.2 | 34.7 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 7% |
| Suburb | Port Elliot 5212 | Victor Harbor 5211 |
| Council area | Alexandrina | Victor Harbor |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.ptelliotps.sa.edu.au | www.vhhs.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Victor Harbor High School scores higher on the Success Index (41.1 vs 35.5).
- •Port Elliot Primary School has the higher ICSEA (990 vs 974), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Victor Harbor High School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 15.0).
- •Victor Harbor High School is the larger school with 633 students compared with 351.
- •Victor Harbor High School has grown faster over five years (-13% vs -25%).
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 Port Elliot Primary School better than Victor Harbor High School?
On the Success Index, Victor Harbor High School ranks higher (41.1 vs 35.5 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 Port Elliot Primary School and Victor Harbor High School?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Port Elliot and Victor Harbor in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Port Elliot Primary School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Victor Harbor High School has 11.5.
How do Port Elliot Primary School and Victor Harbor High School rank in SA?
Port Elliot Primary School is 257th of 348 and Victor Harbor High School is 48th of 84 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.