Portside Christian College vs Westport Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 571 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Portside Christian College
New Port · Independent combined · R-12
626 students · ICSEA 1067
Westport Primary School
Semaphore Park · Government primary · R-6
421 students · ICSEA 1025
| Measure | Portside Christian College New Port SA | Westport Primary School Semaphore Park SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #46 of 145 | #88 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #580 of 1,259 | #1414 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | R-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 626 | 421 |
| Girls / boys | 326 / 300 | 216 / 205 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 88 |
| Year 7 cohort | 60 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 43 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1067 | 1025 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.7 | 30.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.5 | 12.6 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 11% |
| Suburb | New Port 5015 | Semaphore Park 5019 |
| Council area | Port Adelaide Enfield | Charles Sturt |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.portside.sa.edu.au | www.westportps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Westport Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (65.6 vs 53.5).
- •Portside Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1067 vs 1025), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Portside Christian College is the larger school with 626 students compared with 421.
- •Westport Primary School has grown faster over five years (29% vs 1%).
- •Portside Christian College is a independent school while Westport Primary School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Portside Christian College better than Westport Primary School?
On the Success Index, Westport Primary School ranks higher (65.6 vs 53.5 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 Portside Christian College and Westport Primary School?
About 571 m in a straight line, between New Port and Semaphore Park in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Portside Christian College has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Westport Primary School has 13.9.
How do Portside Christian College and Westport Primary School rank in SA?
Portside Christian College is 46th of 145 and Westport Primary School is 88th of 348 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.