Port Pirie West Primary School vs Solomontown Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Port Pirie West Primary School
Port Pirie · Government primary · R-6
201 students · ICSEA 873
Solomontown Primary School
Port Pirie · Government primary · U, R-6
183 students · ICSEA 881
| Measure | Port Pirie West Primary School Port Pirie SA | Solomontown Primary School Port Pirie SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #327 of 348 | #308 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #4563 of 4,908 | #4331 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 201 | 183 |
| Girls / boys | 104 / 97 | 95 / 88 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 873 | 881 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 7th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 72% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.3 | 17.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.2 | 12.8 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 25% | 27% |
| Suburb | Port Pirie 5540 | Port Pirie 5540 |
| Council area | Port Pirie | Port Pirie |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.piriewps.sa.edu.au | solomontownps.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Solomontown Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (27.3 vs 24.0).
- •Solomontown Primary School has the higher ICSEA (881 vs 873), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Solomontown Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.6).
- •Port Pirie West Primary School is the larger school with 201 students compared with 183.
- •Solomontown Primary School has grown faster over five years (28% vs 10%).
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 Pirie West Primary School better than Solomontown Primary School?
On the Success Index, Solomontown Primary School ranks higher (27.3 vs 24.0 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 Pirie West Primary School and Solomontown Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Port Pirie and Port Pirie in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Port Pirie West Primary School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Solomontown Primary School has 10.8.
How do Port Pirie West Primary School and Solomontown Primary School rank in SA?
Port Pirie West Primary School is 327th of 348 and Solomontown Primary School is 308th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.