Port Lincoln High School vs Port Lincoln Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 294 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Port Lincoln High School
Port Lincoln · Government high school · U, 7-12
767 students · ICSEA 923
Port Lincoln Primary School
Port Lincoln · Government primary · U, 3-6
332 students · ICSEA 952
| Measure | Port Lincoln High School Port Lincoln SA | Port Lincoln Primary School Port Lincoln SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #70 of 84 | #293 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1264 of 1,472 | #4105 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | U, 7-12 | U, 3-6 |
| Students | 767 | 332 |
| Girls / boys | 346 / 421 | 164 / 168 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 105 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 117 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 923 | 952 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.3 | 23.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.6 | 13.8 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 17% |
| Suburb | Port Lincoln 5606 | Port Lincoln 5606 |
| Council area | Port Lincoln | Port Lincoln |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | www.plhs.sa.edu.au/ | www.plps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Port Lincoln Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (30.2 vs 26.7).
- •Port Lincoln Primary School has the higher ICSEA (952 vs 923), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Port Lincoln High School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.4).
- •Port Lincoln High School is the larger school with 767 students compared with 332.
- •Port Lincoln High School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -31%).
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 Lincoln High School better than Port Lincoln Primary School?
On the Success Index, Port Lincoln Primary School ranks higher (30.2 vs 26.7 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 Lincoln High School and Port Lincoln Primary School?
About 294 m in a straight line, between Port Lincoln and Port Lincoln in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Port Lincoln High School has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Port Lincoln Primary School has 14.4.
How do Port Lincoln High School and Port Lincoln Primary School rank in SA?
Port Lincoln High School is 70th of 84 and Port Lincoln Primary School is 293rd of 348 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.