Port Lincoln Junior Primary School vs Salisbury Heights Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 258 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Port Lincoln Junior Primary School
Port Lincoln · Government primary · U, R-2
277 students · ICSEA 974
Salisbury Heights Primary School
Salisbury Heights · Government primary · U, R-6
338 students · ICSEA 974
| Measure | Port Lincoln Junior Primary School Port Lincoln SA | Salisbury Heights Primary School Salisbury Heights SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #198 of 348 | #285 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3013 of 4,908 | #4030 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-2 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 277 | 338 |
| Girls / boys | 134 / 143 | 163 / 175 |
| Foundation intake | 97 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 974 | 974 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.4 | 22.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.2 | 12.4 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 7% |
| Suburb | Port Lincoln 5606 | Salisbury Heights 5109 |
| Council area | Port Lincoln | Salisbury |
| Remoteness | Remote | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lincolnjp.sa.edu.au | www.shps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Port Lincoln Junior Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (45.9 vs 31.3).
- •Port Lincoln Junior Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.8).
- •Salisbury Heights Primary School is the larger school with 338 students compared with 277.
- •Port Lincoln Junior Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -23%).
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 Junior Primary School better than Salisbury Heights Primary School?
On the Success Index, Port Lincoln Junior Primary School ranks higher (45.9 vs 31.3 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 Junior Primary School and Salisbury Heights Primary School?
About 258 km in a straight line, between Port Lincoln and Salisbury Heights in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Port Lincoln Junior Primary School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Salisbury Heights Primary School has 14.8.
How do Port Lincoln Junior Primary School and Salisbury Heights Primary School rank in SA?
Port Lincoln Junior Primary School is 198th of 348 and Salisbury Heights Primary School is 285th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.