Port Neill Primary School vs West Lakes Shore School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 213 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Port Neill Primary School
Port Neill · Government primary · R-6
26 students · ICSEA 1060
West Lakes Shore School
West Lakes Shore · Government primary · R-6
554 students · ICSEA 1060
| Measure | Port Neill Primary School Port Neill SA | West Lakes Shore School West Lakes Shore SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #139 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2020 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 26 | 554 |
| Girls / boys | 12 / 14 | 280 / 274 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 120 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1060 | 1060 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 6.2 | 17.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.2 | 31.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.4 | 11.9 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Port Neill 5604 | West Lakes Shore 5020 |
| Council area | Tumby Bay | Charles Sturt |
| Remoteness | Remote | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ptneill.sa.edu.au | www.westlakes.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Port Neill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (68.0 vs 58.9).
- •Port Neill Primary School has fewer students per teacher (6.2 vs 17.9).
- •West Lakes Shore School is the larger school with 554 students compared with 26.
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 Neill Primary School better than West Lakes Shore School?
On the Success Index, Port Neill Primary School ranks higher (68.0 vs 58.9 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 Neill Primary School and West Lakes Shore School?
About 213 km in a straight line, between Port Neill and West Lakes Shore in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Port Neill Primary School has 6.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and West Lakes Shore School has 17.9.
How do Port Neill Primary School and West Lakes Shore School rank in SA?
Port Neill Primary School is unranked and West Lakes Shore School is 139th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.